Murdeshwar is a village in the Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city is famous for its second tallest idol of Lord Shiva. The city is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The name of this city originates from Ramayana.

According to Hindu mythology, the village is based on the legend of King Ravana of Lanka. Ravana attained self-gender immortality by worshiping Shiva. When Lord Vishnu came to know about this, he made a ploy and sent Ganeshji there and told him to put this self-linga on the ground and destroy it. After this destruction, some pieces of it have fallen on this place. The place is a favorite picnic spot for devotees from Kerala and Karnataka.

Visiting place in Murudeshwar 

Murudeshwar Temple

The Murudeshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol of Shiva in this temple is considered to be the largest in the world. The temple is located on Kanduka hill. The Arabian Sea lies on three sides of this temple. The main entrance of this temple is called Gopura. The main deity of the temple is Shri Marines Ling, who is believed to be a part of the original Atma Linga. A 20 story gopura is built in this temple. The present complex of this temple was built by businessman and philanthropist done by  R. N. Shetty.

Jama Masjid in Murudeshwar

This mosque is considered to be the oldest mosque. It is also a scattered three-story structure. Discover the Persian inscriptions and the strong aroma of ancient history and spirituality in this mosque. Murudeshwar’s Jama Masjid is famous for its old Indian heritage. The mosque is located in Bhadkala.

Netrani Island

Netrani Island

Netrani Island has been declared as one of the best places for scuba diving in India. People come here, especially for scuba diving. Netrani Island is also known as ‘Pigeon Island‘.The island is a popular tourist destination and has a famous pilgrimage site with silver sand and western ghats in the background. The island is known for its tremendous experience of the underwater world.

Murudeshwar Beach

Murudeshwar Beach

Murudeshwar Beach is surrounded by the Arabian Sea and hills. According to Hindu mythology, the water of Murudeshwar became sacred due to a piece of pranalinga thrown by Ravana. This beach is located near Murudeshwar temple. There are many activities for the tourists on this beach such as fishing, boat ride, and swimming.