Lord Shiva in the form of Manjunatha		Temple Of Dharmastala

Situated 104 Kms from Mangalore is Dharmasthala, the place of religious interest in the interior of Dakshina Kannada. Dharmasthala is an outstanding example of religious and cultural tolerance.

The temple of lord Manjunatha here has Vaishnavite 'archakas' and is administered by Heggade, a Jain Trustee. Charity is a way of life here and is extended to all with no distinction of caste or creed.

Dharmastala Pilgrimage Attractions

Prime Attractions

Manjunatha Temple

The Manjunatha Temple here attracts thousands of people all through the year. Every person who comes here irrespective of caste or creed is welcomed and given a free meal.

During 'Laksha Deepotsava', one lakh lamps are lit and literary and religious discourses are held. Bahubali

In the recent past, the 39th monolith of Bahubali was installed at Dharmasthala by the Heggade.

Karanje

37 kms from Mangalore on the road to Dharmasthala is the holy place of Karanje, well known for its medieval Shiva temple. Situated on a hill 1,500 ft high, it commands a panoramic view of the surrounding area.

EXCURSIONS

Venur

Venur 30kms from Dharmasthala, is famous for the Gomateshwara statue built in 1605 AD by an Ajila Prince.

Moodabidri

Moodabidri, 23 kms from Venur described as Jaina Kashi, is known for the 18 bastis, the most famous of them being 'Savira Kambada Basti' (Basti with thousand pillars).

Built in 1430 AD, this basti has beautiful monolith columns and priceless collection of jewel-studded metal images of Jain Tirthankaras.

Jamalabad Fort

About 6 kms north of Belthangadi, it was formerly called 'Narasimha Hangadi'. The present fort was built on the ruins of an old fort by Tipu Sultan in 1794 AD and he named it after his mother, Jamalbee.