Murudeshwara Temple, protected by structures of two full estimated elephants in cement, is one of the primary attractions in Murudeshwara town. Heaps of lover visits here to offer petitions to God. The sanctuary, with focal god as a linga, is accepted to have structured when Ravana flung the fabric blanket the atmalinga at Gokarna and influencing it to arrive on the mount regarded as `Kanduka Parvata’. The sanctuary, in the blink of an eye revamped, has numerous striking carvings and statues that go again to a couple of hundreds of years.
The two engravings discovered in the old sanctuary clears path for the explanations for the development of Nandi Mantapa, thought to be in 1542 Ad and additionally shed lights on the Devaraya Ii Rajas of Vijayanagar. The sanctuary with Chalukya and Kadamba designs in the Dravidian style to show medieval grace and appeal ignores superbly the Arabian ocean. A Nataraja statue made of chime metal, a sanctuary of `juttiga’, the guarding divinity, are seen spotted outside the sanctuary. The sanctuary draws in a mess of aficionados, is an impeccable grand spot with thundering ocean, the towering mounts and the greenish coconut and forests around.
Murudeshwara shiva statue Surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides, the Murdeshwar Temple is built on the hill of Kanduka. The temple has a 20 storied gopura called the Raja Gopura. A lift has been installed within the temple by the authorities so that it’s easier for the tourists and pilgrims to reach the Raja gopura to get an excellent view of the massive Shiva idol. The Soleshwar temple built in the 10th century by the Chola kings is another popular tourist destination. Besides being a town of religious importance, Murdeshwar is also famous for its beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches in this place is Bhatkal with many temples that have historical significance surrounding this place.
Best Time to Visit:
The months of October to March are the best time to visit this place.