Kadri Manjunatha Temple: Kadri Manjunatha Temple of Sri Manjunatha is located in Kadri, Mangalore .This happens to be one of the oldest temples in India. The overall location is extremely spiritual and calm. Kadri Manjunatha Temple is one of the best examples of religious harmony, where people from two faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism worship together with the deity of Lord Shiva as Lord Manjunatha. The temple is a complete depiction of early Vijayanagara architecture dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries AD.

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple: Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti located in Kateel, Karnataka. The Temple is situated on an islet formed naturally in the middle of the river Nandini. Thousands of devotees visit Kateel every day to seek blessings from goddess Durga Parameshwari.

The best time to visit Kateel Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple is perhaps during the annual festival, which begins on the previous night of Mesha Sankramana day by decorating the welcome arc followed by various themes of performance. Usually, this festival comes in April and is celebrated for 8 days with unique features on each day. Famous Yakshagana artists known as ‘Kateel Mela’ hold their performances in this temple at regular intervals, it is considered one of the best Yakshagana performances around the world.

Kudroli Gokarnatha Temple: The Kudroli Gokarnatha Temple, Mangalore, was built in the year 1912. It is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. This temple was consecrated by Sri Narayana Guru for the Billava community. Narayana Guru with his knowledge and experience in spirituality became the ideal guide and guru for the Billavas to help them build a temple of their deity, Lord Shiva. Adhyaksha Koragappa then gave the necessary land and funds to build this temple in 1912 seeking blessings and spiritual guidance from Shri Narayana Guru The sacred Shiva Linga was brought by Shri Narayana Guru who himself consecrated it in the new temple.

The Navaratri celebration of this temple is popularly called Mangalore Dasara. In addition to idols of Sharada Matha and Maha Ganapathi, life-size idols of Nava Durgas are attractively installed on the premises during Navaratri. All these idols are grandly worshipped for nine days of Navaratri. On the tenth day, these idols are taken in the grand procession of Mangalore Dasara throughout the city; the procession returns to Gokarnanatha Kshethra on the next

Tannir Bavi Beach: Tannirbhavi is one of the popular beaches in Mangalore city, and comes second in popularity next to Panambur beach. Tannirbhavi Beach also has some basic facilities like lifeguards, toilets, a parking lot, a couple of small eateries and concrete benches. One can sit under the green trees and lose track of time while enjoying the scenic beauty of the place. This beach is a safe place for beach activities with family, thanks to the presence of lifeguards and large crowds. The beach is deserted and an ideal spot for swimming and is shallow near the shore and relatively safe for kids. The soft golden sand and the breezy winds flowing down from the Arabian Sea offer a much more memorable experience.  This is a favourite spot for many of the travellers visiting here.

Panambur Beach:  Panambur Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Mangaluru city in coastal Karnataka. Known to be one of the safest and most well-maintained beaches, it is also famous for its dramatic sunset.

The beach has activities like Jet Skiing, boating, chariot rides and many more. One can enjoy long camels, and horse rides as well. Other attractions include Jet Ski rides, boating, dolphin viewing, and food stalls and are also known for their highly skilled and trained lifeguards who patrol the beach to ensure visitor safety.

The International Kite Festival is organised every two years at Panambur Beach and is attended by tourists from all across the country. The district administration of Dakshina Kannada also organises a beach festival as part of the famous “Karavali Utsav” which translates to Coastal festival. The beach is an essential landmark to the location of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Factory and Kudremukh Iron Ore Factory.

Kaupu Light House: Kapu is a town situated in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. Kaupu Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in the Udupi region. Kaupu Beach has been the location for many Indian movies. One of the attractions at Kaupu Beach is the Lighthouse Tower on the shore. The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to KaupBeach, it stands 27.12m above sea level. With the presence of many rough rocks on the Beach, it gives a rocky terrain. Watching the waves crash on the rocks is one of the most powerful experiences. Enjoy a beautiful sunset on the rocky beach or climb on the lighthouse to adore the panoramic view of the serene Kaupu Beach.

Udupi Shree Krishna Mutt: Udupi Shri Krishna Temple is a well-known historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. The Matha area resembles a living Aashram, a holy place for daily devotion and living. The unique feature of the Udupi Krishna Mandir is that the Lord is not seen directly but through a silver-plated window with nine holes called the Navagraha Kitiki.

Udupi Sri Krishna temple and Matha were founded by the saint JagadguruSri Madhwacharya during the 13th century. He also founded the Dwaita School of Vedanta. It is believed that Madhwacharya found the idol of Sri Krishna in a large ball of gopichandana, a kind of sandalwood. As told by Sri Madhwacharya, in his Tantrasara Sangraha, the Vigraha is placed Pashchimabhimukha, which means facing west. Also, All the other Vigrahas in other Ashta Muthas face west as well.

This is another interesting part of the Udupi Krishna temple story. It is believed that through a small window, Lord Krishna gave darshan to his ardent devotee, saint Kanakadasa. According to legend, Kanakadasa belonged to a low caste and was not allowed entry to the temple. But with courage, Kanakadasa went behind the temple and offered his prayers to the Lord through a small hole in the back wall. Pleased with the dedication, the statue of Lord Krishna turned around to give him darshan. This hole came to be known as Kanakana Kindi.

Malpe Beach: Malpe is a natural port in the Udupi District in Karnataka, India. On the top of the list of exquisite unexplored beaches in India is Malpe Beach. It is an important port and a major fishing harbour on the Karnataka coast. The town of Malpe is associated largely with settlements of the Mogaveera fisherman community. Malpe is a hub of Mogaveera, Billava and the Muslim population.

Malpe Beach is situated at the mouth of the Udyavara River, a small river that is commonly referred to as the Malpe River by the locals. The pristine white sand, pleasant weather, the delectable food shacks here and the seawalk make Malpe Beach an ideal spot for a quick escape. Besides, the beach offers a variety of adventure and water sports to indulge in. One can choose from some water sports activities like Jet Ski, banana rides, speed boat rides, water scooter rides, surfing, and speed boat cruises. The latest addition to the beach by the authorities is the free Wi-Fi facilities that are available 24 x 7!

Aanegudda Vinayaka Temple:  Aanegudda village is located at a distance of 9 km south of Kundapura, in Udupi District. Aanegudda Vinayaka Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Aanegudda is also popularly called Kumbashi. The name Kumbashi is said to be derived from the demon Kumbhasura. According to mythology, when drought hit this area, Sage Agasthya performed penance to appease the Varuna, the Rain God. During the penance, the demon Kumbhasura started troubling the sages. Bheemasena gets a weapon from Lord Ganesha to kill Kumbhasura and assassinate him at this place.

Aanegudda is rewarded one of the seven ‘Mukti Sthalas’ of Karnataka. The main sanctum contains the majestic figure of Vinayaka with silver Armour, in a standing posture with four hands in the Sanctorum. Ganesha Chaturthi and Sankastha Chaturthi are celebrated in the temple with great enthusiasm and a car festival is also held in December.

Maravante beach: Maravante beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Karnataka, located in Maravante village near Kundapura, Karnataka, India. NH-66 divides the beach and the Souparnika River flows on the other side of the road, creating spectacular scenery that is considered the only one of its kind in India. The Souparnika, which almost touches the Arabian Sea here, makes a U-turn and goes westward to join the sea after a journey of more than 10 km. We can see the river and the sea running parallel on either side of the road. On the other side, the Kodachadri Hills make a beautiful backdrop for the Souparnika River that reaches out to the shore of the beach.

Murudeshwar Temple and Beach: Located around the groovy coastlines of the Arabian Sea lies the city of Murudeshwar, which is famous for its Murudeshwar Temple and Beach. The Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka is one of the most significant Shiva Temples in India. The magnificent shrine in the city is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the temple is famous for its second-highest statue of Lord Shiva in the world, which is 123 feet long. The statue is built in a way that it gets sunlight directly and appears sparkly almost all the time. The temple is built on Kanduka Hill, which is also surrounded by the Arabian Sea from the 3 other sides. Not only the statue but also the temple flaunts its 20-storied Gopura, which is 249 feet tall and is called the Raja Gopura.

Murudeshwar is also known for its beautiful beaches on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Murudeshwar Beach is situated very close to Murudeshwar Temple just beside Kanduka Hill where the temple is based. The splendid view of the beaches, fishing, sunbathing, and hills together completes the serene beauty of the beach. The coastal sides of the Western Ghats, the gentle breeze from the Arabian seas and the sound of waves together compile the prettiness of the Beach.

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated in tribute to Lord Shiva and is held annually with a lot of devotion and religious rituals. Apart from the festival, the temple and beaches are open throughout the year for the visit. The beauty of the Murudeshwar temple from the Beach is a spectacular view to witness.  Sunsets are colourful mixing the entire sky with noticeable red-orange hues.

Idagunji Mahaganapathi Temple: Idagunji, Ganapathi temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1500 years; it is a major tourist attraction on the Karavali coast of Karnataka, India. Located on the left bank of River Sharavati, the Idagunji Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. According to the legend, Lord Ganapathi stayed in this place which was known as Kunjaranya. It is said to be a place of penance selected by ancient Rishis. The importance of Idagunji is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. This temple is a major pilgrim spot which attracts more than 1 million devotees per year.

The temple is quite big. The Ganesha idol is in a standing posture, with extremely short legs, and a depression on the head. The “Dwibhuja Ganapathi” or two-handed Ganesha is holding Modaka and Padma (Lotus) in his hands. The idol is of black stone. PANCHAKHADYA is prepared for LORD GANAPATHI it is the special Prasada of this temple.

Gokarna Aatmalinga Temple:  Mahabaleshwara Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and located in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The Temple is built in the classical Dravidian architectural style. The temple faces the Gokarna beach on the Arabian Sea which Hindu pilgrims cleanse before visiting the temple for worship. The temple is one of the seven sacred Muktistala in Karnataka.

6-foot tall Shiva Linga or Atma Linga is installed within the shrine on a square-shaped black stone dais with a hole at the centre. The top of the Aatmalinga is the only part of the Linga that is visible to devotees. But during the Ashta Bandana Kumbhahishekam, a festival that happens once every 40 years, the entire Aatmalinga is shown to the devotees.

This ancient temple in the state holds a revered space among pilgrims, especially for the mythological legends and history associated with it. The temple has been mentioned in the Hindu Mythic of Mahabharata and Ramayana and it is said to be as significant as Kashi, hence it earning the title, Dakshin Kashi.

Kollur Mookambika Temple: The Kollur Mookambika Temple is situated in the Udupi District of Karnataka State. Goddess Mookambika is said to be the name given to Goddess Shakti after she killed the demon Mookasura. The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga which combines both Shakti and Shiva. It is situated in the foothills of Kodachadri hills, on the southern bank of Souparnika River. Being situated in the land between Gokarna and Kanyakumari, believed to have been created by sage Parashurama.

Mookambika is an Adi Shakti as the Linga has integrated on its left side “Mahakali”, Mahalakshmi” and Maha Saraswathi”. In the form of Udhbhavalinga, Mookambika has also integrated Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva on the right side. A gold Chain is dividing this Jyotir-Linga into the left and right portions. The left side of the Linga represents Shakti and the right represents Shiva. Along with this, a four-handed panchaloha idol of Goddess Mookambika is also installed.

There are many beliefs regarding the origin of the temple. It is believed that the shrine of Mookambika Devi was installed by Adi Shankara. Since Devi had appeared in his divine sight during his meditation, Adi Shankara had set up the statue of Devi on “Sri Chakra Yantra”. Shri Shankaracharya’s Peetha is on the western side of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple.

There are sub-shrines for Ganapathi, Subrahmanya, Shiva, Vishnu, Virabhadra, Hanuman and Snake gods in the temple. Every day morning at 5.00 am “Nirmalya Pooja” takes place and during that time the Devotees have an opportunity to see the Swayambhoo Lingam. Every day Trikala Pooja is performed in the Temple. Rathotsava in the month of Phalguna and during the days of Navaratri are the main festivals in this temple.

Jog – Falls: Jog Falls is located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. The water here falls from a height of 830 feet. The falls are locally known as Geruoppe Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

The Western Ghats gives rise to the Sharavati River which plunges from a height of 830 feet in four magnificent cascades namely Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. Jog Falls, being the tallest waterfalls in India is situated in the dense evergreen forests. During Monsoons the Jog falls voluminously creating a spectacular sight with rainbows now and then.

The Tourism Department has built steps from the viewpoint at the top, where the waterfall can be seen from across, to the bottom of the hill. There are approximately 1,400 steps made to reach the bottom of the hill.

Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi and the hydroelectric power station that it serves. The power station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India and a significant source of electric power for Karnataka.

Sringeri Sharadamba temple: Sringeri Sharadamba Temple is located in Sringeri town, in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi, who is the Goddess of Knowledge. Shri Sharadamba Temple boasts a modern Dravidian style of architecture with significant historical background.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya founded the Sringeri Sharada Temple in the eighth century. It housed a standing sandalwood statue of Sharadamba installed by Adi Shankaracharya until the 14th century when the Vijayanagara rulers and Sri Vidyaranya installed a seated gold statue of Sri Sharadamba.

The Sharadamba temple in Sringeri was established by Sri Shankaracharya when he established the Sharada Peetham Matha here. Sringeri is located on the banks of the river Tunga. It is a famous pilgrimage centre and very important for the followers of Shankaracharya.

Sirimane Water Falls: Sirimane Falls is one of the many waterfalls of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Sirimane Falls is located at a distance of 5 km from Kigga near Sringeri, a popular pilgrim centre. Kigga is a small village which houses beautiful waterfalls. Kigga is about 16 km from Sringeri.

It is at a height of 40 feet, this waterfall is located in serene surroundings with dense forest all around.  A little walk is required from the parking place to reach the falls through well-laid steps. One can also get to the bottom and enjoy the falls, although this might not be possible in heavy force during the rainy season.

Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple: Dharmasthala Temple is an 800-year-old religious institution in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India. The primary deity of the temple, Majunatheshwara, has taken the Shiva linga form. Besides the chief deity, other idols like Dharma Daevas and Shakti are also worshipped in the temple. It is also the abode of Lord Dharma’s four Guardian Spirits, Kanyakumari, Kalarkayi, Kalarahu, and Kumaraswamy. This Shiva temple is beseeched by Vaishnava priests and administered by Jain descendants.

Many festivals and annual events are held on the temple premises, attracting pilgrims from far and wide. Laksha Deepotsava and the Pattanajae Jatre are some of the major festivals celebrated in the temple. Besides this, significant festivals like Diwali, Navaratri, and Ganesha Chaturthi are organised with great enthusiasm and spirit.

You cannot conclude your spiritual journey to the temple without climbing the Annappa Betta which is also known as Badinede Betta. The residence of the four Dharma and a shrine is sited on the top. If you are a history buff, you can also visit the Manjusha Museum. Located near the Manjunatha Temple, the museum has an exquisite collection of swords, old cameras, and armour. You can also find Vintage Cars from Sri Veerendra Heggade’s collection.

Rama Mandira: Dharmasthala’s Ram Mandir is located on the shores of the Netravati River, at a distance of 3.5 km from the Shri Manjunatha Temple. Simple yet elegant in its construction, this temple has marble idols of Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita. The temple complex overlooks the mighty Western Ghats with the Netravati River in the backdrop.

Built in 2003, Ram Mandir was established by Nithyananda Swami who was a well-known spiritual leader and yoga guru.  The temple houses 36 idols of its presiding deities on two floors. Ram Mandir witnesses a grand celebration every year on the occasion of Rama Navami. Rama Bhajana Saptaha is celebrated for seven days to celebrate this major Hindi festival. Many devotees visit the temple during this time and chant the Rama Taraka Mantra around the Nanda Deepa.

The Mandir remains open from 6 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm.

Southdka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple: Southdka Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is located in Southdka, Kokkada Post, Belthangadi Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. The famous Kukke Subrahmanya temple is 35 km from Southdka Shree Mahaganapathi Temple and 16 km from Dharmasthala.

The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a ‘Garbha Gudi and temple structure. It is surrounded by greenery and opens round the clock for offering prayers. The temple is decorated with a lot of Bells mainly, offered by worshippers who have special wishes. One can find a lot of monkeys inside the temple. The temple also serves food to all the devotees in the form of prasadam.

The idol of Lord Ganesha, installed majestically under the bowers of an ancient tree, is spectacular, to say the least. A shining arch is all that surrounds the beautiful idol in black stone and, of course, huge brass lamps. Right in front of the Lord’s idol are rows of brass bells tied to wooden beams for devotees to sound them during the Pooja.

The most popular Avalakki Panchakajjaya Seva is performed regularly in this temple. Avalakki Panchakajjaya is a delicious mixture of beaten rice, jaggery, coconut, honey and banana.

Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple: Kukke Shree Subrahmanya is located in the village Subrahmanya, of Sullia Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. This Kshethra is situated on the banks of the river Kumaradhara. In this temple, Kartikeya is worshipped as Subrahmanya, lord of all serpents. The mountain Kumara Parvatha overlooks the temple adding a mystical charm. If seen geographically, Shesha Parvatha, a mountain shaped like a six-headed cobra, adjacent to Kumara Parvatha seems to protect the temple.

The divine serpent Vasuki is believed to have taken refuge in Kukke Subrahmanya while being hunted by Garuda. Lord Kumaraswamy and his brother Lord Ganesha are said to have killed demon rulers Taraka and Shura Padmasurya in Kumara Parvatha near Kukke Subrahmanya. Post-victory, Lord Kumaraswamy married the daughter of Indra- Devasena. All major gods attended the wedding event, bestowing divine powers on the place.

Devotees also believe that the holy bath here in the Kumaradhara Thirtha and Madesnana eradicates dreaded diseases like leprosy. According to devotees, diseases related to the skin even get cured here. The temple is also considered to be the ultimate place to attain salvation for all those who are suffering from any kind of ‘naga doshas’. A ritual dance called Nagamandala is also performed here. Ashlesha Bali and Sarpa dosha Parihara are two popular Pooja rituals offered at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple. These rituals can be booked online as well.

Sri Adi Subrahmanya Temple:  Sri Adi Subrahmanya Temple is situated next to the Subrahmanya Temple, featuring anthills that are worshipped as Vasuki and Adishesha. Along with being a religious attraction this place also provides respite from the hustle and bustle of the city with its mountain streams and lush green surroundings.

The main front door of the temple encounters to eastern, and the devotees enter through the western major Gopura, soon after going for a holy bathe inside the Dhara River. The beam of Garuda with silver is viewed right here. According to traditions, the actual pillar ended up being preset to protect the followers from the killer fires that gush right out of Vasuki’s breath, current in the temple. Alongside the beam is the exterior hallway and after that the inside hallway. The stage is viewed in the middle of the sanctum. Within the upper stage is the deity connected with Sri Subramanian, and about the midsection portion is the deity connected with Vasuki in addition at the decreased level the deity connected with Shesha. A group of Lingas referred to as Kukke Lingas are located to the west of the inside sanctum. The southern area aspect with the inside sanctum is the shrine connected with The Lord Bhairava.

Horandu Annapoorneshwari Temple: The Annapoorneshwari Temple is dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari, located at Horandu, Karnataka. The temple is surrounded by dense forests and valleys of the Western Ghats and lies on the banks of the scenic River Bhadra. The Annapoorneshwari Temple was constructed by Agasthya Maharishi about 400 years ago and has been renovated quite a few times after that but the essence of the temple and its working can be seen even today.

Goddess Annapoorneshwari can be seen here in a standing pose on a Peetha. She is holding Shanku, Chakra, Sri Chakra and Devi Gayatri in her four hands. The idol is covered in gold from head to toe, and it is believed those who so ever visit Devi Annapurna, will never go without food in their lives.

The word Annapurna is made of two words Anna meaning grains or food and poor means perfect and complete. Hence, Annapurna means complete or perfect food. This is to be believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva. The temple management has been offering prasadam and shelter to pilgrims and devotees since the time the temple was built centuries ago; hence keeping the motive of the temple alive.

Akshaya Tadige or Akshaya Tritiya is the main festival celebrated in this temple. This day is believed to be the birth date of Devi Annapurna. The temple also celebrates the 5-day-long Rathotsava during February, the 9-day-long Navaratri, and Deepotsava with great enthusiasm.

Kalaseshwara Temple Kalasa: Lord Shiva requested Sage Agasthya to go south to create a balance. This implied that Sage Agasthya was so powerful that he alone would be enough to balance the combined divinity of the other wedding attendees. Sage Agasthya agreed but expressed a wish to still witness the wedding. Lord Shiva granted him a boon saying wherever he halted and thought about it, he would be able to see the wedding ceremonies as if he were directly present. So, Sage Agasthya proceeded south, and the balance of the earth was restored.

According to local tradition, Sage Agasthya halted at Kalasa and saw the wedding from here. A Shiva Linga appeared out of his Kalasa, the pot. He built a temple here and installed the Linga in it. This is the temple now called Kalaseshwara. The Linga is enshrined in a silver mandapa. The Devi in this temple is known as Sarvanga Sundari.

Bahubali Statue Karkala: Gomatheshwara Statue (Lord Bahubali) is located on a rocky hillock called Bahubali Betta in Karkala. It is situated near Chaturmukha Basadi. This single stone 42-foot statue of Gomateshwara is the second tallest in Karnataka, after Shravanabelagola. Veera Pandya Deva, the King of the Bairarava family built this monolithic statue in his honour and also installed the Brahmadeva Pillar in front of the statue in 1436.

Bahubali stands erect on the Kayotsarga posture. The statue has all the features of a Mahapurusha like elongated ears, long arms, three folds on the neck & curly hair. What makes it distinct from other Mahapurush iconography is the creepers and ant hills on his legs and arms. This is a feature that belongs solely to Gomateshwara.

There are about 500 steps to climb – being small steps, they are not very difficult to climb. The most triggering part is that you cannot see the statue until you have almost climbed all the steps. If the weather is good, climbing can be fun, as you see the lush green landscape around the hill.

Mahamastakabhisheka is organised every 12 years. As the Mahamastakabhisheka begins, consecrated water is sprinkled onto the participants by devotees carrying 1,008 specially prepared vessels (Kalashas). The statue is then bathed and anointed with libations such as milk, sugarcane juice, and saffron paste, and sprinkled with powders of sandalwood, turmeric, and vermilion.

Chaturmuk Basadi: One of the most worshipped Jain temples in Karnataka, Chaturmukha Basadi is an ancient temple depicting beautiful architecture. The Chaturmukha Basadi was built in the 15th century by Veera Pandyadeva, a Jain King of the Santara dynasty on the instructions of the Bhattaraka of Karkala, Lalitakeerti.

This temple is dedicated to the Theerthankara Aranatha, Mallinatha and Munisuvratnath who are represented by twelve black-stone images in standing pose and of identical shape at the four cardinal points of the Basadi.

It has been constructed entirely of Granite. The temple has 4 identical doorways in the north, south, east and west that all lead into the Garbhagriha. The southern doorway features a carving of Gajalakshmi on the lintel. This is flanked by sculptures of bedecked Dvarapalas. Adorned with 108 pillars supporting a big slab of granite forming the flat roof of the temple, the complex gets its name from its four entrances located in each of the four directions all leading to the Garbhagriha.  An idol of the Yakshi Padmavati, Malli, Ara, and Suryata are also housed in the Garbhagriha.

One of the reasons the temple is believed to have 108 pillars is because this number adds up to 9 which is thought of as the perfect Vedic number. Each of these 18-foot tall pillars has been carved out of a single granite block. The pillars feature intricate carvings of Jain and Hindu deities.

Pilikula Nisargadhama: Pilikula Development Authority is a major eco-education and tourism development project promoted by the District Administration of Dakshina Kannada in the beautiful city of Mangaluru in Karnataka State, India

Pilikula has many attractions of cultural, educational and scientific interest. The park is spread over an area of 370 acres comprising a tropical forest and the enchanting Pilikula Lake. The project presently includes a Biological Park, an Arboretum, a Science Centre, a Lake Park with a Boating Centre, a Water Amusement Park and a Golf Course.

The Pilikula Biological Park is one of the major attractions of Pilikula Nisarga Dhama. The park has an area of 150 acres. Following prevailing laws, the Central Zoo Authority of India has recognized the park as a major zoo. There is a zoo featuring several wild animals. The animals are not kept in cages but are in the open, with more natural barriers, such as wide trenches or wire mesh, to separate them from visitors. There are tigers, leopards, bears and other wild animals inside the park. There is also a variety of snakes and birds in the zoo.

Pilikula has a huge lake encircled by gardens. Swans and ducks swim in the lake and sometimes occupy the gardens. Boating facilities are available at the lake.

Sri Mahalakshmi Temple: Shree Mahalaxmi Temple at Uchila was built in 1957 to facilitate Mogaveeras residing in Mangalore and Udupi Thaluk as Barkur was considered inaccessible. Deity Mahalaxmi who is worshipped here is the goddess of riches. The people believe that the goddess Mahalaxmi of Uchila is the third most revered and potent idol after Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur and Mumbai.

The temple has been beautifully reconstructed. Expert sculptors have carved the temple on the model of the Hoysala tradition of art. Granite has been used inside and outside the temple. It also depicts beautiful wood carvings. The art here looks like the ones in Belur and Halebeedu. In the past, it was not possible to have the Darshan of the goddess from close quarters, now with the spacious sanctum sanctorum; the devotees can view the idol from close by.

At the temples, Brahmin priests perform poojas as per Vedic rites. Special poojas are held on all Hindu festival days, particularly on Navaratri days. Annual Pooja, Car Festival, is celebrated once a year. Samuhika Satyanarayana Poojas and Samuhika Shanideva Poojas are also performed in the temple complex on Friday.

Hosanadu Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple: The Hosanadu Kodyadka Temple of Goddess Annapoorneshwari is situated in Puttige village of Mangalore Taluk. It is located at a distance of 35 km from Mangalore. The Hosanadu Kodyadka temple is surrounded by evergreen woods rich in natural beauty, with an abundance of flora and fauna. The temple premises are spread over about 4 acres of land.

Jayaram Hegde is the founder and administrator of Hosanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple at Kodyadka. Once Jayaram Hegde and his family visited the temple of Adishaktyatmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari in Hosanadu, and this inspired him to construct the temple at Kodyadka.

The inaugural of the Temple and installation ceremony was held on May 03, 1996, with the holy presence of His Holiness Sri Vishwesha Thirtha Swamiji of Pejavara Mutt, Udupi.

The height of the image of Goddess Annapoorneshwari is about 62 inches tall and made out of Panchaloha. The Annual Car Festival of the temple is celebrated on the 1st of May every year.

The other attraction of Hosanadu Kodyadka temple is 71 feet 71-foot-tall statue of Sanjivini Hanumanta which is under construction.

Belur Chennakeshava Temple: Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The Belur Chennakeshava Temple was constructed over three generations and took 103 years to complete. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, and repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history.

Chennakeshava is a manifestation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The Chennakeshava temple in Belur is dedicated to Vishnu and has been a functioning Hindu temple since its establishment. The temple is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, and friezes as well as its iconography, inscriptions and history. It is reverentially described in medieval Hindu texts and remains an important pilgrimage site in Vaishnavism. The temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Purina through numerous friezes. The Chennakeshava temple reflects artistic, cultural and theological perspectives in 12th century South India and the Hoysala Empire rule.

The Chennakeshava temple is a fine example of fine fine-quality work of art in stone. The 4 Madanika figures on the wonderfully engraved columns of Navaranga are unique creations of Hoysala workmanship. The Garbhagriha is stellar in shape and its zigzag walls make the figures of 24 forms of Vishnu look different at different times of the day due to light. Belur also has a Samadhi believed to be of Raghavanka, the celebrated Kannada poet of the 13th century.

Halebeedu Hoysaleswara Temple: Halebeedu is easy to reach and is located at a distance of 16 km from Belur and 31 km from Hassan. Hoysaleswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Halebeedu, Hassan. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. The construction of the temple began in the 12th century by the King of Hoysala. In the 14th century, the armies of Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad Tughlak defeated the Hoysala and raided their empire. It is recorded that enormous wealth and riches were looted. The city never recovered and fell into neglect.

The Hoysaleswara temple is a twin temple dedicated to Hoysaleswara and Santaleswara Shiva Lingas, named after the masculine and feminine aspects, both equal and joined at their transept. It has two Nandi shrines outside, where each seated Nandi faces the respective Shiva linga inside. The temple includes a smaller sanctum for the Hindu Sun god Surya. The temple has four porches for entry and the main shrine faces on the east. There are exquisite sculptures and paintings inside the temple. There is an image of a dancing Ganesha at the entrance of the temple. There are more than 240 images in the temple and no other temple has these many intricate sculptures. Numerous smaller friezes narrate Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana. Some friezes below large reliefs portray its narrative episodes.

The artwork in the Hoysaleswara temple is damaged but largely intact. Within a few kilometres of the temple are numerous ruins of Hoysala architecture. The temple, along with the nearby Jain Basadi complex and the Kedareshwara temple, as well as the Kesava temple in Belur, have been proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Om Beach: Om Beach is a major tourist attraction in the small temple town of Gokarna, located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The reason why it’s called Om Beach is that it is naturally shaped like the auspicious Om (ॐ) symbol. Om Beach is shaped like the Sanskrit syllable, its two golden coves fringed by the teal glimmer of the Arabian Sea.

You may witness the presence of fishermen’s boats on the shores. Some of them might be busy with their deep-sea fishing activity. The view of this beach during sunset is one to be cherished forever. There are also a bunch of fun water sports activities available on Om Beach, including speedboats, surfing etc. Visitors can even enjoy boating here.

The unique black rock formations here attract a lot of travellers. Gokarna is known for its beautiful beaches and its array of coconut trees and banana trees, clean sands with the picturesque blue sea make it a perfect place for a seaside vacation.

Aagumbe viewpoint: At a distance of 3 km from Aagumbe Bus Station, Sunset Point is a vantage point located in Aagumbe, Karnataka. The sunset viewpoint is 825 meters from sea level. Roads are a bit steep and sharp curves lead to this scenic place. This is one of the peak points in the Western Ghats, a must-visit place. The Sunset view attracts many tourists to visit this place. On a clear day, one can have a splendid view of the setting sun along with some panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and even the Arabian Sea. The colour of the sun as it slips into the sea looks amazingly beautiful from Sunset Point.

Aagumbe is covered with verdant forests, sparkling streams and little cascades, making the region in the Western Ghats virtually a Garden of Eden. It receives an average rainfall of about 8000 mm. The view of the Sun setting into the Arabian Sea from Aagumbe is not to be missed as it offers a clear line of sight of about 40 km. The world-famous herpetologist Romulus Whitaker has set up a tropical research station called the Aagumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS) to study the endangered King Cobra species, which is also a major attraction. The famous TV serial ‘Malgudi Days’ was shot across these areas.

Shravanabelagola: Gomatheshwara temple is the world’s tallest monolithic statue carved out of a single stone of granite about 57 feet in height. It is located on Vindyagiri at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. It is a symbol of peace, non-violence, sacrifice, and simple life that Jainism follows.

The Gomateshwara Bahubali statue at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism. Sacred places are spread over two hills, Chandragiri and Vindyagiri, and among the villages at the foothills.

It was built in 981 A.D. and is one of the largest free statues in the world. The first Tirthankara of Jainism named Rishabhanatha and the younger brother of Bharata Chakravarti built it. The statue was built by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chavundaraya. It is visible up to 30 km away. There are nearly 700 steps hewn in the rock face which must be climbed to have a close-up view of this colossal magic.

Sri Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple: Shri Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple is located in Sigandur, Kalasavalli, and Shivamogga in the state of Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Sigandureshwari who is also known as Chowdeshwari. The Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple is a unique temple and the powerful Goddess is self-manifest.

Shree Devi Kshetra has more than 300 years of history. The village is surrounded by lush greens and the Linganamakki dam was constructed by the Sharavathi River on three sides. Another interesting fact is that the Temple will be flocked with devotees around the whole year.

The Chowdamma Devi, as the goddess is referred to, is an ethereal being that punishes thieves for stealing and protects her devotees from losing items to thievery. People who lost their valuable things or who are facing property disputes reach Sigandur for solutions.  It is also evident that many financial and personal issues are being resolved here. It is believed that the name board from the temple with a noticing message “Shri deviya rakshane ide” (this means the land is safeguarded by the mother) had been glued or stuck in front of their disputed land to solve their issue.

Every year, special pooja and worship are conducted in Sigandur during the month of Ashada. Every year on the “Makara Sankranthi” day, the Sigandureshwari fair is held on the 14th and 15th of January. Devotees get a bath in holy water in the river Sharavathi on the day of Makara Sankranthi and pray to the goddess.

Sri Maha Ganapati temple Gokarna: Gokarna Mahaganapati Temple is an ancient temple located Near Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, and Karnataka. This is a small shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Pilgrims visit these temples after taking a holy dip in the Arabian Sea facing the Mahabaleshwar temple. Pilgrims must visit Mahaganapati temple before they visit Mahabaleshwar temple.

Maha Ganapati Temple is a renowned religious site in Gokarna that is situated in the proximity of the Mahabaleshwar Temple. It was constructed to commemorate Lord Ganesha’s act, which succeeded in deceiving Ravana, the king of demons, and took away the Atmalinga from him. As per local belief, devotees should visit the Maha Ganapati Temple before going to the Mahabaleshwar Temple. This temple is well known among travellers for its 1.3 m tall black stone idol of Lord Ganesha. Pilgrims first offer prayers at the Maha Ganesha Temple because it is said that Lord Shiva blessed him with the honour of first worship.

The main idol is small in stature and a standing posture with short legs and a protruding belly, a typical figure of Shree Mahaganapati. The idol is very alive with radiant power and gives devotees a strange feeling when they touch the idol. There is a feeling as if there is life in the idol.

Shri Marikamba Temple: Located in Sirsi, the Marikamba Temple is a Hindu temple and one of the most beautiful and most visited temples in the Indian state of Karnataka. Dedicated to a form of the goddess Durga, this temple is also known by the name Doddamma Temple. Built-in the year 1688, the central icon is an eight-armed image of Durga, also known by the names Renuka and Yellamma looks magnificent. The main priest at the temple belongs to the carpenter, or Vishvakarma, caste.

The temple has very special paintings of murals in Kaavi art, an art form which was popular in the coastal Konkan region of Karnataka. In this art form, now extinct, the top plastered layer of the mural was first dyed with a red pigment, which when removed revealed a lower white layer of plaster over which the murals were created it is said that the first Marikamba Devi idol was crafted in Kortagere.

A colourful fair is organized every alternative year. The tradition of fairs has been continued for hundreds of years. It is attended by a very large number of devotees. Devotees from all around the state participate in this enormous event indulging them in the procession and seeking the divine blessings of the Goddess.

Sahasralinga River: Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage place, located around 14 km from the Sirsi Taluk in the district of Uttara Kannada of Karnataka state in India. It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. The unique thing about these is that each linga features a carving of Nandi, the bull right in front

The historical Sahasralinga is fast losing hundreds of Shiva lings installed during the 15th century AD. The Shiva lings, installed by the rulers of the Sodhe dynasty, are either damaged by miscreants or taken away by tourists. These Shiva ling idols are said to be at least 500 years old. Some people residing here believe they are at least 1,000 years old, installed by rulers of the Kadamba dynasty.

The place looks truly mysterious and gorgeous too at the same time when you get to see so many lingas together playing hide and seek with the river waters. With the force of river water, some of these lingas have gone bad and some are dislodged or completely disfigured. For those who wish to witness this miracle; it is suggested to visit the place only when the water level is low. Because otherwise, the lingas remain underwater so that the carvings are visible.

It has been a most sought-after destination for devotees with many thronging the place during Mahashivaratri.

Mundgod Tibetan Camp: Mundgod is a panchayat town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies on the route to Hubli from Sirsi. It is a Main Road town. It is at a distance of 132 km from the District headquarters in Karwar. The Mundgod town is characterized by paddy fields. To the northeast, the town is surrounded by forest. As you enter the town, you will see monks clad in maroon robes, small shops selling delicate china and clothing, and restaurants that serve traditional Tibetan food.

With the help of the Government of India, the Tibetan administration, in the early 1960s, proposed to start several settlements for Tibetan refugees. The Tibetan settlement in Mundgod is one of them. The government of India in consultation with the state Government of Karnataka agreed to provide 4,000 acres of mostly forestland near Taluk village in North Canara District 1900 feet above sea level. The settlers were provided tents and bamboo huts for temporary shelter in the beginning. All the work in the settlement was done on a cooperative basis and settlers were provided free dry ration. Doeguling Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod was established in 1966.

Take a stroll through Mundgod and explore the seven sprawling monasteries with their ornate prayer halls and intricately sculpted mandalas. The most famous is the Gaden Jangtse Monastic College, a replica of Tibet’s 500-year-old Doeguling Monastic University, which was destroyed by the Chinese in 1959, it’s a must-visit! Thousands of monks pursue their theological studies here, and if you’re lucky, you can see them in prayer, chanting hymns.

Siddharoodha Math:  Hubli, the humble little town of Karnataka, houses the famous Siddharoodha Math which holds a unique significance in Modern Hinduism. This famous tourist spot is a renowned Hindu holy centre. The Siddharoodha Math was built in 1897- 1907 and was built by Siddharoodha Swami. Siddharoodha Math is built to honour the memory of Shri Siddharoodha Swamy, who took up “Samadhi” in 1929. In the year 1919, this Math was visited by Lokamanya Gangadhar Tilak and again later in 1924, Mahatma Gandhi visited the site.

Sadguru Siddharoodha Maharaj always condemned castes and believed that everybody was equally entitled. He gladly led the life of an ascetic. At the tender age of six, he left his home, family and worldly comforts with a purpose. He was believed to be the incarnation of Shiva, the popular Trinity deity of the Hindus. He wanted to seek the spiritual master, commonly called the Satguru. Siddharoodha later surrendered himself, as a student, to the realized soul Shri Gajadandaswami, and served at his ashram. He happened to be blessed by his master after and he took up a pilgrimage to help those in need and gain enlightenment in their paths.

He travelled from the North down south of the country, i.e. Kashmir to Kanyakumari with the idea of spiritual awakening. Finally, he settled down in Hubli. People including followers and devotees started reaching out to him to seek solace, attain mental satisfaction and gain spiritual enlightenment.

Born in the year 1836, Swami Siddharoodha is known to have been a famous spiritual leader who preached Advaitha Philosophy in the 18th century. It is a remarkable religious institution, a centre for the propagation of “Advaita” philosophy as taught by Swami Siddharoodha (1837-1929). The Siddharoodha Math is an excellent shrine that features a marble statue of Swami Siddharoodha. The environment of the math is extremely soothing and hence, the visitors are sure to get a positive feeling when they are here. This math is a centre for spreading the teachings of Swami Siddharoodha including his ‘Advaita’ philosophy. Many devotees of Swami Siddharoodha gather at the math to celebrate its annual car festival held on Maha Shivaratri.

Badami Cave Temples: The Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in the northern part of Karnataka, India. The cave temples in Badami are remnants of the Chalukya dynasty that ruled the town between 540 AD and 757 AD. Four cave temples in the escarpment of the hill to the southeast of the town were carved into the cliff’s monolithic stone face. The popular cave temples surrounding a man-made lake called Agasthya Teertha, created by an earthen dam faced with stone steps are an example of Badami Chalukya architecture and Indian rock-cut architecture. Three of the four cave temples are dedicated to deities of Hinduism and one temple is dedicated to Jainism. A flight of stairs connects these cave temples. The first temple is dedicated to Nataraja, the second and third cave temples to Lord Vishnu and the fourth temple to Lord Mahavira the founder of Jainism.

The Badami Caves complex is part of a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site candidate under the title “Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal” in the Malaprabha river valley, considered a cradle of temple architecture that formed the model for later Hindu temples in the region. The Badami cave temples are carved out of soft Badami sandstone on a hill cliff. The plan of each of the four caves includes an entrance with a verandah supported by stone columns and brackets, a distinctive feature of these caves, leading to a columned mandapa and then to the small, square shrine cut deep inside the cave. The cave temples are linked by a stepped path with intermediate terraces overlooking the town and lake. The architecture includes structures built in the Nagara and Dravidian styles, which is the first and most persistent architectural idiom to be adopted by the early Chalukyas.

Banashankari Devi Temple: Banashankari Devi is considered the incarnation of Goddess Parvati, Banashankari Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Cholachagudda near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. As it is located in the Tilakaaranya forest, the Banashankari Devi Temple is popularly called Banashankari or Vanashankari. The temple deity is also called the Shakambhari, an incarnation of the goddess Parvati, who is regarded as the divine consort of Lord Shiva.

The Temple of Banashankari Amma was originally founded during the 7th century by the Chalukyas of Kalyan. The divinity Banashankari was the god of their house. This image of the Banashankari Amma had been mounted by Jagadekamalla I in 630 AD, according to an inscription. Later the Marathas rebuilt this temple in 1750 by the chief of Maratha, Parusharam Agile. Its new form now represents more than the original Chalukya style, the Vijayanagara style of architecture. Haridra Tirtha is a large pond, which makes the foreground of this temple. The term Haridra Tirtha is the corrupted version of the term Harishchandra Tirtha. This pond is encircled by stone mandapas on its three sides.

In the main shrine, the image of Banashankari Devi reveals the Goddess in a sitting posture. The Goddess can be seen seated on a growling lion and crushing a demon with her foot. The idol is carved out of black stone. The Goddess Banashankari is depicted here with eight arms, holding Trishul, Damaruga, Kamaalpatra, ghanta, Veda scripts and khadi-kheta in her different hands. It is believed that the Goddess was the ‘Kuladevi’ of the Chalukyas.

The temple celebrates its annual festival called Banashankari Jatre, in January or February. The festival comprises cultural programmes, a boat festival as well as a Rath Yantra when the temple goddess is paraded around the city in a chariot. Huge crowds of devotees come to attend this festival of Banashankari Devi.

Aihole: Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in Karnataka, India Aiholi was the first regional capital of the Karnakata region under the rule of the Chalukyas. Located on the banks of the Malaprabha River, the town has several legends associated with it.  A large number of early Hindu temples and shrines at the site mostly date from the 6th to 8th century CE when the city was at its zenith of prosperity and power. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site located around an eponymous small village surrounded by farmlands and sandstone hills, Aihole is a major archaeological site featuring over one hundred and twenty stone and cave temples spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalkot district. Aihole is a prominent centre for temple architecture and intricate stonework.

There are about 125 temples divided into 22 groups scattered all over the villages and nearby fields. Most of these temples were built between the 6th & 8th centuries and some even earlier. Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted nearby. The Hindu temples are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, Surya and other Hindu deities. The Jain Basadi temples are dedicated to Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Neminatha and other Jain Tirthankaras. The Buddhist monument is a temple and small monastery. Both Hindu and Jain monuments include monasteries, as well as social utilities such as step-well water tanks with artistic carvings near major temples.

Besides Hindu and Jain Temples, Aihole boasts of a rock-cut Buddhist monument and a monastery dedicated to Lord Buddha. A few important monuments in Aihole include the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi group, Gowda Temple and the Huchappayyagudi Temple amongst numerous others. The Ravana Phadi Cave is one of the oldest rock-cut cave temples. Aihole is also famous for an inscription which recounts the history of the period.

Aihole has been a part of Hindu mythologies. It has a natural axe-shaped rock on the Malaprabha river bank north of the village, and a rock in the river shows a footprint. Parashurama, the sixth Vishnu avatar, is stated in these legends to have washed his axe here after killing abusive Kshatriyas who were exploiting their military powers, giving the land its red colour. A 19th-century local tradition believed that rock footprints in the river were those of Parashurama. A place near the Meguti hillocks shows evidence of human settlement in the prehistoric period.

Pattadakal: Pattadakal is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka. Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is 14 miles from Badami and about 6 miles from Aihole, both of which are historically significant centres of Chalukya monuments. UNESCO has described Pattadakal as “a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India” and an illustration of “eclectic art” at its height. The monument is a protected site under Indian law and is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

There are 10 major temples in Pattadakal dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured. The friezes in the Hindu temples display various Vedic and Puranic concepts; and depict stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana, as well as elements of other Hindu texts, such as the Panchatantra and the Kiratarjuniya. The Jain temple is only dedicated to a single Jina. The Virupaksha temple is an active house of Hindu worship.

The temples contain elements of North Indian Nagara and South Indian Dravidian architectural styles verifying the superstructures as superlatives of Indian temple architecture. The basic plan of a temple runs thus the Garbha Griha opens to an Antarala and houses the murti on a Pitha. An expansive pillared mandapa adjoins the Antarala. A shikhara rises on top of the garbha griha and contains an amalaka) with a Kalash at its final. The vimana then comprises both the Garbha Griha and shikhara.

The river Mallaprabha, a tributary of Krishna River cutting across the valley of mountains surrounding the plains has great importance and place in the history of south India. The origin of this river is from Kanakumbi, Belagavi district in the Western Ghats region flows towards the eastern side. Just 1km before reaching Pattadakkal it starts flowing from south to north. As per the Hindu tradition, a river that flows in the north direction is also called Uttaravahini.

Shivayogi Mandir: Shivayoga Mandira is located on the banks of the Malaprabha River near Badami. A place with spiritual importance, the Shivayoga Mandir trains and educates the Veerashaiva Mathadhipathis and serves as an important place for the Veerashaiva Lingayats. Established in 1909, Shivayoga Mandira was renovated by His Holiness Mahatapasvi Shri Kumarswamiji. He was a great Yogi with remarkable achievements in the field of Yoga. He preached and propagated Shivayoga–the technique of opening the third eye and praying.

An institute which is the training ground for protectors and preservers of the faith, Shivayogi Mandir and its 13 branches across the three states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, has to date trained more than 500 presiding pontiffs of the faith.

The institute’s library is unique as it possesses Talegari Shabana. The library is for students who are aspiring to become Matadipathi. In this library are ancient palm leaf scriptures – invaluable stuff stored here. This library is out of bounds to the general public. It is also known for its Ayurveda hospital and Vihubti manufacturing centre. The Vihuti factory runs on women’s power. As I understand local women are employed here, they handle all stages of the process.

Shivayogi Mandir Jatre is very popular and attended by thousands of people to see its There. In almost every Lingayath / Veerashaiva monastery, Shivayogi Mandir also conducts Anna Dasha.

Kudala Sangama: Kudalasangama in India is an important centre of pilgrimage for Lingayats. The Krishna and Malaprabha River rivers merge here and flow east towards Srisailam Andhra Pradesh. The Aikya Mantapa or the holy Samadhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayatism along with Linga, which is believed to be Swayambhu is here. The Mantapa is underwater but is well protected. The Kudala Sangama Development Board takes care of the maintenance and development.

Kudalasangama is famous for 850 years old Sangameswara temple. This place is closely associated with the 12th-century poet and social reformer Saint Basaveswara. Basavana Bagewadi is another important place in the locality. Kudalasangama is also home to an ancient temple and certain other religious sites. As per records, Sangamanatha Temple is said to have been built during the early 13th century under the reign of the Chalukyas. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva but you can also find the idols of other Hindu gods and goddesses in its compound.

The temple consists of a porch, Navaranga and the main shrine. The idols of Basaveshvara, Neelamma, Nandi and Ganapathi have been placed in the Navaranga. The door frame of the Garbhagriha is richly carved with floral designs and animal figures. In the shrine is the linga famed as Sangameshvara. In front of the temple, in the river, is a small stone mantapa with a Shivalinga in it, and a lofty cement concrete dry well has been built around it to protect it from submersion.

Other places of interest in Kudalasangama include the Campus of the Basava Dharma Peetha, a Sabha Bhavana with a 6000 seating capacity, Basava Gopura – a 200-foot tall symmetrical tower, and a museum. The famous Almatti Dam is located at a distance of 15 km from Koodalasangama.

Hampi Sightseeing: Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. Chronicles left by Persian and European travellers, particularly the Portuguese, say that Hampi was a prosperous, wealthy and grand city near the Tungabhadra River, with numerous temples, farms and trading markets. By 1500 CE, Hampi-Vijayanagara was the world’s second-largest medieval-era city after Beijing and probably India’s richest at that time, attracting traders from Persia and Portugal. The Vijayanagara Empire was defeated by a coalition of Muslim sultanates; its capital was conquered, pillaged and destroyed by sultanate armies in 1565, after which Hampi remained in ruins.

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India located near Hospet town in the Karnataka state, India. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Famous for its massive, beautifully carved temples, especially the Virupaksha Temple, dedicated to the patron deity of the empire. You can also find remains of the old aqueducts, canals military barracks and stables here.

Hampi’s main tourist spots can be divided into two broad areas: the Hampi Bazaar area and the Royal Centre near Kamalapuram.

Hampi Bazaar area

• Virupaksha Temple – The 15th-century Virupaksha Temple is located in the Hampi Bazaar area. It is one of the oldest monuments in the town. The top of the temple rises about 50 m from the ground, and the main shrine is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva.
• Hemakuta Hill – It is located south of the Virupaksha temple and contains ancient ruins, Jain temples, and a monolithic sculpture of Lord Narasimha, a look of Lord Vishnu. Hemakuta Hill offers an excellent view of Hampi Bazaar.
• Vittal Temple – Two kilometres east of Hampi Bazaar, you will find the World Heritage Vittal temple, built in the 16th century. The carvings on this temple give an insight into the architectural splendour of the Vijayanagara Empire’s artisans. The outer pillars of this temple are said to produce music when tapped. Hence, they are also known as musical pillars.
• Achyutaraya Temple – Between Hampi Bazaar and Vittal temple, the deserted Sule Bazaar and the Achyutaraya temple can be seen.

The Monolithic statue of Lord Ganesh, Nandi, the Kodandarama temple, and the Krishna temple are other places to visit in the Hampi Bazaar area.

The Royal Center

The royal centre is located between the Hampi Bazaar area and Kamalapuram. One can take a 2-km walk down to this area from the Hampi Bazaar. There are several tourist attractions within the walled area of the royal centre.

• Lotus Mahal – This palace is an intricately designed pavilion within a walled compound, known as the Zenana Enclosure. It displays a blend of Indo-Islamic architecture and gets its name from the lotus bud carved on its domed and vaulted ceiling.
• The Elephant Quarter – It is adjacent to the Zenana Enclosure. It is a domed building that housed the royal elephants.
• Archeological Museum – This museum at Kamalapuram has a good collection of sculptures belonging to the Vijayanagara Empire.

With its unique Islamic architecture, the Queen’s Bath and the Underground Virupaksha temple are other important places to visit within the royal centre with its unique Islamic architecture.

Apart from the Hampi Bazaar and the Royal Centre, Anegundi is another tourist area to be visited. It is a fortified area north of Hampi Bazaar across the Tungabhadra River. It has many temples in and around it.

Hosapete Dam: One of the oldest Dams built in India post-independence Tungabhadra Dam or Hosapete Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a water reservoir constructed across the Tungabhadra River in the city of Hosapete, Ballari district Karnataka, India. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, and flood control for the state. It is one of the only two non-cement dams in India, the other being the Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala. The dam is built of suki mortar, a combination of mud and limestone, commonly used at the time of its construction. Tunga Bhadra reservoir has a storage capacity of 101 TMC with a catchment area spreading to 28000 square km. TB Dam is about 49.5 meters in height and has about 33 crest gates.

The former name of the Hospet was Naagalapura, but people called it Hosa Pete. Naagalapura is still the name used by tourists coming from the West. The Tungabhadra Dam is one of the major reasons why Hospet is so famous. Tourists from all over the country visit this place in order to witness one of India’s oldest Dams. The history and unique architecture of the Dam attract tourists all throughout the year. This Dam acts as a lifeline for the entire area in Hospet as it provides electricity, and water for irrigation and helps prevent floods. The Dam gets filled during the rainy season and water is supplied through the canals for the rest of the year for multi-purpose use.

It is ideal to take a stroll along the Dam in the afternoon or evening to feel the cool breeze around the calm river. If you want to know what the most beautiful part of a trip to Tungabhadra is, let me tell you that it is undoubtedly the sunset. Watching the orange sun sinking into the river bed gradually takes away all worries along with it and leaves behind only a peaceful mind. After the awesome sunset, you can enjoy the light and sound show of the musical fountain. Tungabhadra Dam is a visual treat to watch when illuminated with rainbow colours at night. Water from each of the 33 crest gates is given different colours. Tungabhadra Dam lighting is held each day between 7.15 PM and 8.30 PM. Exceptions may appear in the case of public holidays or when the water level is low.

Mangalore to Temple trip cab service 

Most people regularly travel by hiring a Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika and other temple taxis for their devotional and tour needs. It is very important to have a comfortable journey so that you are fresh when you reach the destination to make the maximum out of your trip. The travelling distance from Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika Temple is 142 Km.

Hiring a Taxi from Mangalore to Temple Trips is always the go-to option because a trained driver will take care of driving in traffic while you sit back and relax throughout the journey. MTC Cabs Mangalore to Temple Tours / Temple Trips cabs will always be economical and suit your budget.

MTC Cabs is an easy-to-use web portal that facilitates the booking of Mangalore to temple trips car rental service in just a few clicks. Mangalore Travels Corporation is renowned among its customers for providing world-class services at highly affordable rates for their Cabs from Mangalore to Nearby Temples. Make the best use of the services offered by MTC cabs at the best rates & experience a relaxing and trouble-free journey by hiring a car rental from Mangalore to Temple Tour at MTC cabs. With over a decade of experience in travel services, MTC Cabs is the best cab service provider in the industry, if you are planning to book Mangalore temple trips cab hire services.

Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika taxi fare 

Mangalore to Temple trip by taxi

The trip from the Mangalore Temple Tour can easily be covered by car in terms of distance and time. You may halt during the trip at your convenience anytime, anywhere and enjoy your short break. Distance between Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika and all nearby is always a pleasant journey with MTC cabs.

Mangalore Temple Trips Car Rental Options

Mangalore Travels Corporation has a large fleet of hatchbacks, sedans, and MUVs in its fleet and customers can always select the most suitable car as per their requirements and budget. Rest assured you will have a convenient and enjoyable journey with MTC Cabs Mangalore Temple Tour taxi service. Our courteous Chauffeurs make all efforts to ensure that our customers feel comfortable during the journey. The following table mentions the various taxi options available for booking Cabs from Mangalore Temple trips.

Cab Type & Capacity

Sedan 4 passengers Sedans for Small Families
Toyota Innova 6/7 passengers Travelling in Small Group
Tempo Traveller 12 passengers Traveling in Large Group

Mangalore Temple Tour Taxi Fare

We assure to get a reasonable Mangalore to Temple Tour cab fare at Mangalore Travels Corporation. We make sure that the associated terms and conditions declared on our website are exactly what the customer is expected to pay. Below is the breakup of the taxi fare from Mangalore to Nearby temples:
Fare Category What does this include? How is this calculated?
Base Fare This includes the fuel and maintenance charges for a designated distance and duration of a particular trip. The base fare is calculated by multiplying the per-kilometre rate for your cab with the minimum assigned kilometres for your trip.
Driver Allowance Covers the Driver’s food & lodging expenses. The driver allowance is calculated by multiplying the daily driver allowance by the number of days you engage your cab.
GST Goods and Service Tax of 5% that is levied by the Government of India Includes CGST (2.5%) & SGST (2.5%).

Additional charges could include:
1. Night driver allowance if the cab and driver are engaged during the night time (9 PM to 6 AM)
2. Additional kilometres are charged if you exceed your designated kilometre quota
3. Additional hours if you exceed your designated duration of cab usage.

Apart from the above fare categories, there are no hidden charges in your Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika taxi fare. In case you have any queries regarding the rates of MTC Cabs charges, do not hesitate to reach out to us at +919880797829 / +919741647829. We are available 24/7 to assist you.
Do not forget to check our Travel Information pages to get more details like the distance from Mangaluru Temple Trips, restaurant recommendations, and other useful information.

Mangalore Airport to temple trips Cabs

If you plan to take a flight, land at Mangalore airport and are wondering how to reach Nearby temples look no further than booking our Mangalore airport to Kollur Mookambika cabs. One out of three of our customers uses our last-mile airport connectivity and convenience to reach the most remote parts of the country without any hassles.

Mangalore Temple Tour Packages

MTC Cabs’ continuous focus on complying with customer demands and travel needs has positioned us as a true customer-centric player in the road travel/tourism sector. To make customers’ outstation travel truly memorable, we offer several Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika, Murudeshwar, Dharmastala, Kukke Subrahmanya, and Sringeri cab packages. Our website is continuously updated with the new seasonal packages that are launched. You can also call our customer care number to explore the various tour packages from Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika. After choosing any of these packages from Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika, you can be assured that you are getting the most efficient rates, the most courteous and experienced drivers, as well as MTC cabs, and guaranteed service levels. Customers are provided with options for one-way, single-day as well as multi-day car packages from Mangalore Temple Tour.