Murdeshwar Shiva Temple In Karnataka: The holy month of Sawan has started a week already. The month of Sawan is very special and holy for the devotees of Shiva. Shiva devotees line up from early morning to offer water and darshan at the holy and famous Shiva temples across the country.
There are crores of Shiva idols in India. The idol of Lord Shiva present in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan is considered to be the biggest idol, but if you are asked that in which state of India is the second biggest idol of Lord Shiva, then what will be your answer?
In this article, we are going to tell you about the second largest Shiva idol located in India. After knowing about this idol of Lord Shiva, you too would definitely like to visit it.
Where is the second largest idol of Lord Shiva?
Before knowing about the second largest statue of Lord Shiva located in India, let us know where this huge statue is located. The second largest idol of Lord Shiva is located in Karnataka. This huge idol is built on the Kanduka hill in Karnataka. The colossal statue is said to have been commissioned by N Shetty, a businessman and philanthropist. Let us also tell you that this temple is situated on the beach.
What is the name of the second largest Shiva idol?
The name of this idol of Lord Shiva present in Bhatkal district of Karnataka is Murdeshwar / Murudeshwar Bhagwan. The height of this huge idol is 123 feet i.e. about 37 meters. This colossal idol is said to have been made by Kashinatha of Shivamogga and many other sculptors. For your information, let us tell you that the idol of Lord Shiva located in Rajasthan is 369 feet high.
Legend of Murdeshwar / Murudeshwar Temple
The legend of Murdeshwar temple dates back to the Ramayana period. It is said that when Ravana was going to Lanka with the Atmalinga after worshiping Shiva, he had to keep it on the way and later the Shiva Linga was established at the same place. Later Ravana tried to lift the Shivling but could not lift it. It is said that this story has been written in detail in Shiva Purana.
What is the timing of worship in Murdeshwar temple?
Murdeshwar Temple is famous in India as well as all over the world. In such a situation, lakhs of devotees keep reaching here every day for darshan. Especially, lakhs of devotees arrive during Mahashivaratri and the month of Sawan.
- Timings of Darshan- From 6 in the morning to 8 in the night.
- Time of worship- Morning- 5 am till night. ( Famous Shiva Temples of Karnataka )
- Rudrabhishek time – between 6 am to 12 am.
- Note: For your information, let us tell you that there is no fee to enter the temple.
How to reach Murdeshwar Temple?
It is very easy to reach Murdeshwar Temple. You can also reach via road, air and train.
- Air travel- Mangalore airport is the nearest to the temple. The temple is at a distance of 159 km. One can take taxi or cab from here.
- Train travel – Murudeshwar railway station can be reached from any corner of the country. Murudeshwar railway station is at a distance of 3 km from the temple.
- By Road – Murdeshwar is connected by road. You can easily reach here from any city of Karnataka.