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| About Murudeshwara Tourism |
Murudeshwara is a beach town in the Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada. The origin of the name is intertwined in the folklore of India, and is actually another name of Lord Shiva. Situated between Honavar and Bhatkal, Murudeshwara is a picturesque holy place famous for its ancient Murudeshwara temple. It now has the world?s tallest idol of Neelkanta or Lord Shiva towering at 123 feet.
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
The most prominent place to see is the Murudeshwara temple on the Kandura Hill, surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. The temple has a 20-storied Gopuram and two statues of life size elephants guard the entrance. The
world?s tallest statue of Lord Shiva is present inside the temple
complex, which is visible from a great distance. This huge statue is
123 feet in height and took 2 |
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 shivananda, Bangalore | 26th June 2008
the sea side temple with the tallest shiv idol and
| Overview of the destinationThis temple is unique as it is related to ramayan,
Ravana the demon king after getting atma ling from shivji was tamed into giving it to Food, sight-seeing and shopping this temple has the best view, temple on one side and beach on the other side; for shopping you can buy articles made from a Activities & things to do you can have boating in the sea and swim here as water is very clean Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. It's on the national highway on the konkan route; book room early- not many lodges. |
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