2 DAYS TRIP FROM BANGALORE | DHARMASTHALA & KUKKE

About Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

At a distance of 70 km from Mangalore, Dharmasthala is a sacred town in Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the Nethravathi River, it is one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Karnataka, and among the popular places to visit as part of Mangalore packages. The main attraction of Dharmasthala is the famous Manjunatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Manjunatha or Lokeshwara. This place is also known as Sri Kshetra, and is one of the top places to visit near Mangalore. It is said that the Shiva Linga worshipped at this temple was procured from Kadri Temple in Mangalore.

History & Mythology of Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple

Dharmasthala Temple is an 800-year-old Hindu temple situated in Dharmasthala. Manjunatheshwara, or Dharmasthala Manjunatha, is the chief and the presiding deity of this .....

At a distance of 70 Kms from Mangalore, Bahubali Temple located in Dharmasthala is situated near Manjunatha Temple (about 1 Km) on top of Rathnagiri Betta. This temple enshrines the monolithic statue of Bhagvan Bahubali (Gomatheshwara) which is 39 foot high. Sculpted by the famous Renjala Gopalkrishna Shenoi, it was completed in 1973 and installed in 1982.

Bharata and his younger brother Bahubali, both of royal birth, fought each other in a battle for supremacy. Bharata lost the battle but his life was spared. Bahubali then realized the futility of war and killing to acquire power. He handed over his kingdom to his brother and became a member of the Digambara Jain sect. He began a severe penance, standing naked until he gained enlightenment

The Maha Masthakaabhisheka festival, sacred bathing of the statue with saffron paste, milk and water, held once in every 12 years.

Temple Timings: 8 AM to 7 PM, Pooja Timings: 8-10 AM & 6-7 PM

About Kukke Subrahmanya Temple

At a distance of 100 km from Mangalore, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at Kukke near Mangalore. It is one of the most famous temples in Karnataka and among the must-visit places as part of Mangalore holiday packages.
Lord Kartikeya, revered as the deity of all serpents, is worshipped here as Lord Subrahmanya. The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is regarded as the dwelling place of 'nagas', where worship is conducted for Lord Subrahmanya alongside the serpent king Vasuki. This temple is also viewed as the ultimate destination for achieving salvation for individuals afflicted by various 'naga doshas'. Additionally, devotees hold the belief that taking a sacred bath in the Kumaradhara Thirtha and performing Madesnana can cure severe ailments such as leprosy.

Mythology

Dedicated to Lord Murugan, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is one of the important temples of .....