Murudeshwar Temple, Murudeshwar
Its name traces back to the Atma-Linga episode involving Ravana—legend says that the cloth covering the divine lingam landed here, giving rise to the name “Mrideshwar,” later Murudeshwar.
Architecture of the Temple
123-foot Shiva statue: One of the world’s tallest seated Shiva idols, carved by sculptors led by Kashinath of Shivamogga over two years; it gleams under sunlight
20‑storey Raja Gopura (Temple Tower): Stands ~237–249 feet tall, with a lift allowing panoramic views of the statue and ocean..
The temple complex includes inscriptions and sculptures from epics, such as Ravana’s encounter with Ganesha, Arjuna receiving the Gita, the Sun Chariot, and descent of Ganga, alongside a Rameshwara Linga, a Shaneswara shrine, and guardian elephant statues
How to Reach to Temple
By Air: The nearest is Mangalore International Airport, about 150–165 km away (3–4 hours by road).
By Train: Murudeshwar Railway Station is around 2–3 km from the temple, well-connected via the Konkan Railway.
By Road: Located on NH‑66 (formerly NH‑17), it’s well-served by bus and car routes from cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, Udupi, and Mumbai
Temple Timings
