Murudeshwar Shiva Statue
Murudeshwara
A 37 m seated Shiva statue and a 20-story gateway tower at a seaside headland. Take the elevator to the top for views over the Arabian Sea.
Murudeshwar is a Shiva pilgrimage site on a seaside headland. It features a seated Shiva statue about 37 m tall, the second tallest of its kind in the world, and a 75 m, 20-story Raja Gopuram gateway tower. An elevator (about INR 10) takes you to the top for views of the statue, the coastline and the fishing harbor. Below the headland are a sculpture depicting the Ravana legend and a beach, and it is also the departure point for diving trips to Netrani Island. Dress modestly and remove shoes before entering the temple. It is about 75 km from Gokarna, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by train or hired car.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–13:00, 15:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Apsarakonda
- Netrani Island
- Sharavathi Backwaters, Honnavar
- Jog Falls
- Mirjan Fort
- Paradise Beach
- Half Moon Beach
- Om Beach