How tall is the Murudeshwar Shiva statue?

The Shiva statue at Murudeshwar stands at 123 feet (37 meters), making it the second tallest Shiva statue in the world (after the 143-foot statue at Nathdwara, Rajasthan). It was constructed by R.N. Shetty.

Can you go to the top of the gopuram?

Yes. The 20-story rajagopuram has an elevator (Rs 20 fee) that takes visitors to the top. From there, you get 360-degree views of the Arabian Sea, the Shiva statue, and the coastline.

How tall is the Murudeshwar Shiva statue?

The Shiva statue at Murudeshwar stands at 123 feet (37 meters), making it the second tallest Shiva statue in the world (after the 143-foot statue at Nathdwara, Rajasthan). It was constructed by R.N. Shetty.

Can you go to the top of the gopuram?

Yes. The 20-story rajagopuram has an elevator (Rs 20 fee) that takes visitors to the top. From there, you get 360-degree views of the Arabian Sea, the Shiva statue, and the coastline.

Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar, Karnataka

Main God

Lord Shiva

Timings

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location

Murudeshwar

Type

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Plan Visit

Murudeshwar Temple is home to the world's second tallest Shiva statue at 123 feet (37 meters), sitting majestically overlooking the Arabian Sea from Kanduka Hill. The temple complex was built by industrialist R.N. Shetty and features a stunning 20-story rajagopuram (one of the tallest in the world) with an elevator to the top offering panoramic ocean views. According to mythology, a piece of the sacred Atmalinga fell here when Ravana was tricked by Lord Ganesha while transporting it from Kashi to Lanka.

Darshan Guide

Admire the 123-foot Shiva statue from the entrance

Visit the main Murudeshwar (Shiva) shrine at the base

Take the elevator to the top of the 20-story rajagopuram for panoramic views

Explore the temple complex and the beachside surroundings

Visit the nearby Netrani Island for snorkeling (optional)

Location & Directions

Murudeshwar, Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka 581350

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How to Reach

By Bus

KSRTC from Mangalore, Gokarna, and Bangalore

By Air

Mangalore Airport (165 km) or Goa Airport (170 km)

By Rail

Murudeshwar Station (2 km, Konkan Railway)

About the Main God

Lord Shiva

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Darshan Guide

Admire the 123-foot Shiva statue from the entrance

Visit the main Murudeshwar (Shiva) shrine at the base

Take the elevator to the top of the 20-story rajagopuram for panoramic views

Explore the temple complex and the beachside surroundings

Visit the nearby Netrani Island for snorkeling (optional)

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