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SHREE KSHETRA DHARMASTHALA

Places to visit in Dharmasthala


Dharmasthala, popularly known as the Land of Mercy, is a beautiful temple city with a blend of heritage, culture, and religion. Located on the banks of the Nethravathi River in Karnataka, it is well known as a place of pilgrimage for the Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Jaina communities

Dharmasthala Temple is an important 800-year-old pilgrimage site celebrating ‘Lakshadeepa’ – the Festival of Lights, which takes place from November to December. Another highlight is the statue of Bahubali Dharmasthala carved from a single stone and stands 39 feet tall. It has a natural beauty that owes to its location, and the same adorn the rich and pervasive scents of culture and spirituality in its air.

Dharmasthala is a famous religious site in the Indian state of Karnataka. This city and its surroundings are located in the southwestern district and are adorned with various temples and many other tourist attractions. Nature consists of vast green hills, the peaceful Netravathi River, white marble temples, religious harmony, and various festivals for Dharmasthala sightseeing. The list is pretty impressive. Hinduism is as important to this place as Jainism. History, myth, and belief go hand in hand in this place. Nature lovers, pilgrims, hikers, or leisurely strollers, this place has something for everyone.

A complete travel guide to Dharmasthala

A complete travel guide to Dharmasthala

Sri Manjunathaswamy Dharmasthala Temple is located on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the town of Dharmasthala in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. Manjunatha (Lord Shiva) and Ammavaru (Goddess Parvati), are worshipped as well as the Jain Tirthankara Chandraprabha and the Jain tutelary gods Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari.

1. Open daily at 4 am for spiritual needs.
2. Darshan, Puja, and Prasadam (Mattina): 6:30 am – 2:00 pm
3. Abhisheka and Archane: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
4. Darshan, Pooja (evenings): 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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