Manjunatha Temple - Dharmasthala - History, Timings & Entry Fee
Pilgrimage
#6 of 44 Places to Visit in Mangalore
Distance (From Mangalore): 70 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): Half Day to Full Day
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: Following places can be visited along with this place:
1. Bahubali Temple - Dharmasthala (< 1 Km)
2. Manjusha Museum - Dharmasthala (< 1 Km)
3. Vintage Car Museum - Dharmasthala (< 1 Km)
4. Moodabidri (17 Kms)
At a distance of 70 km from Mangalore, Dharmasthala is a sacred town in Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the Nethravathi River, it is one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Karnataka, and among the popular places to visit as part of Mangalore Packages.
The main attraction of Dharmasthala is the famous Manjunatha Temple. This place is also known as Sri Kshetra, and is one of the top places to visit near Mangalore. Dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Manjunatha or Lokeshwara, this temple dates back to 16th Century. It is said that the Shiva Linga worshipped at this temple was procured from Kadri Temple in Mangalore. This place was known as Kuduma and was later renamed Dharmasthala in the 16th century by Vadiraja Swami of Udupi.
The shrines of four Dharma Daivas (Kalarahu, Kalarkaayi, Kanyakumari, and Kumaraswamy) are built well before Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. Lakshadeepotsava celebrated in Kartheekamasa (Nov/Dec) is the main attraction of the temple.
This temple is involved in several social activities, especially, educational institutes for the poor.
Timings: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM & 5 PM - 8:30 PM
