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Murudeshwara beach temple is located approximately 165 km from Mangalore. This quaint little town is famous for temples and scenic beaches. Murudeshwara beach is one of the finest beaches in Karnataka. The beach is dotted with areca and coconut groves. The roaring sea rinses its west and rolling hills to the east surrounds it. Religious people worship at the Murudeshwara shrine, while for the not so religious there is always the beach. The beach is a nice retreat for vacationers.
The Murudeshwara beach temple is located at the top of a hill called Kanduka Giri. The temple is decorated with sculptors, dating back to the reigns of Chalukyas and Kadambas. The landscape surrounding the temple is also attractive, with green hills and blue sea providing a colourful background to this solemn site. The ancient Murudeshwara temple has two full-sized solid elephant of concrete guarding its steps. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Recently, a 123 feet idol of Lord Shiva is placed beside the temple, which endows the religious structure with an added grandeur. It also happens to be the tallest Shiva idol in this world, and can be viewed from the Arabian Sea.
There is a majestic fort behind the Murudeshwara temple, which is said to have been renovated by Tipu Sultan, the emperor of Mysore in the late eighteenth century. It stands testimony to a royal era…Tourists can arrange a trip to Murudeshwara beach temple throughout the year. Goa Airport is the nearest airport to Murudeshwara. The airport at Mangalore is also quite near to the Murrudeshwar town. The closest railhead from Murudeshwara is Hubali, and Bhatkal is a big town, located approximately 16 km from Murudeshwara.
Tourists can stay in the temple cottages or they can have lodging at nearby hotels and resorts. Enjoy your leisure period at Murudeshwara beach temple in the presence of scenic beauty, history and an environment permeating with holiness.
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