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Murudeshwar: A retreat for everyone!

Published on : September 9, 2014
Last Updated on July 26, 2018 by trablogger
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Murudeshwar offers something for everyone. If you are an adventure freak, a beach bum, just another traveller looking for some quality time alone or with family, or a religious person; this place has got something for you all!

Murudeshwar for those who interested in Hindu religion

Murudeshwar means Lord Shiva, the Hindu God. So obviously this place is connected with the religious travel circuit. And this town lies on the coast of Arabian sea, that makes it a place filled with water adventure activities. The proximity of Netrani island or the Pigeon island makes it a wonderful place to scuba dive. So just pick your category, your reason to visit Murudeshwar.

As wiki says ‘Murudeshwar is a town in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India’.

Murudeshwar.

Murudeshwar.

This place can boast of having the world’s second tallest Shiva statue. Tallest is in Nepal. The statue is 123 feet (37 m) in height.

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World's second highest Shiva statue

World’s second highest Shiva statue

Comparison can be done by checking out the people in the picture.

And the tall Gopura is equally fascinating. This 20 storied gopura  is known as Raja Gopura and the sheer 237 feet height makes it royal true to its name.

The RajaGopura

The RajaGopura

They have installed a lift inside this Rajagopura and they charge a 10 rupees for using it. This lift will take you to the top of the Gopura from where you can have a stunning view of the entire area.

Looking outside from RajaGopura

Looking outside from RajaGopura

People enjoying the classic view of Murudeshwar from Rajagopura top floor. And the classic view looks like this

Murudeshwar, the classic view

Murudeshwar, the classic view

Also you can see the entire beach, the sea, the people, the boats, car and buses.

The birds eye view of the beach

The birds eye view of the beach

What I have found interesting about this temple is that, people from all over the world have access to the temple irrespective of the caste, creed colour or gender. And I could enter inside the temple with my backpack and camera. I have found no restrictions at all except with the sandals and shoes which one has to keep outside before entering ( a common practice in India though)

And I was lucky to be part of the Annadhana or free meals.

Inside the food hall

Inside the food hall

Some other places to visit

There are some art gallery sort of place where stories from Indian mythology is recreated.

stories from epics

stories from epics

Or if you want more blessings, then may be you can think of travelling to these places

Nearby places of Interest

Nearby places of Interest

Murudeshwar gave me an amazing time. It was very economical to stay here, I had no restrictions or whatsoever. I really enjoyed this place.

The next post is for the adventure freaks, photographers, explorers and budget travellers.

All pictures are taken by Trablogger. Please contact for approval, if you would like to use them for any purpose.

 

 

Written by : trablogger
Trablogger aka Jithin is an Indian travel blogger who is obsessed with leading a travel life. When he is not traveling, photographing, writing or blogging, you can see him thinking about sustaining this travel life or helping someone to travel more.
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