| SIGHT SEEING HIGHLIGHTS
Although the ancient temple of Lord Manjunatha is the main highlight here, there are more things to see around Dharmasthala. On the banks of the River Nethravathi is a Hill Resort Center of Yoga and a Natural Cure Hospital that focuses on alternative healing techniques, both set amidst lush green surroundings that make them the perfect place to relax.
While in Dharamsthala you can also see the antique Car Museum, Aquarium, Historical Museum, a garden named Lalithodyana and the Yakshagana dance Training center.
Other activities
Boating in the river, swimming and hiking can be enjoyed in the serene green surroundings of the area.
Kukke Subramanya, a beautiful village at the foothills of the Western Ghats, with the famous temple of Lord Subramanyaswamy is 45km away. You can visit also Mangalore, at a distance of 75 km and enjoy the beaches, cobbled street markets and tourist destinations there. On the way visit Udipi, famous for its cuisine and temples Dharmasthala
is a small, but well-known, temple village on the banks of River
Nethravathi, in Beltangady. This rustic hamlet is home to the famous
Lord Manjunatha temple, where the deity of Shiva is worshipped in the
form of Manjunatha. Dharmasthala is an outstanding example of religious
tolerance, as it welcomes worshippers of all religions. It is unique in
the fact that it has a Jain administration, while all the rituals are
performed by Hindu priests. The place attracts around 10,000 pilgrims
every day. The temple kitchen offers free food to all and there are
guest houses for the people to stay. |
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