Gateway of Dharmasthala — Attraction in Karnataka

My favorite place... Dharmasthala is an Indian temple town on the banks of the  Nethravathi, Dakshina kannada district in karnataka India. Dharmastala represents religious tolerance. A Jain Tirthankara is worshiped beside Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva). The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple a Heggade (Jain). To those who come here for justice, the Heggade dispenses judgments that are said to represent the will of the deities. Local legend says that the Shiva Linga in Dharmasthala was brought to Dharmasthala by a local person with great powers, named Annappa.

Dharmasthala is well connected by road. State-owned KSRTC & also private companies provide bus service from several centers of Karnataka. The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. Travellers can hire taxis/cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala...

Our recent visit to Dharmasthala was a peaceful and spiritual experience. We started our journey from Kukke Subramanya Temple in the morning and reached Dharmasthala around 3 PM by bus, which took about an hour. The bus ride was convenient, and as per my observation, the Darshan was free.

The temple surroundings were calm with a minimal crowd, making the Darshan of Lord Manjunatha a pleasant experience. However, we found limited options for good hotels to eat, and the food we had at a small hotel in the evening was average.

After dinner, we took the last bus at 7 PM to Subrahmanya Road Railway Station, concluding our trip. Overall, the visit was spiritually fulfilling, though food options could be better. If you are planning a trip, it’s advisable to arrange your meals in advance or explore better dining...

Dharmasthala, an ancient temple town in the picturesque western ghats is not just famous for its temples which are frequented by people from all parts of India, but also for the cultural and natural heritage of the Karavali region. Though the list of places you could visit are unending, we’re listing a few that might grab your attention for a good amount of time.

Timings:

7 AM TO 6 PM Shri Chandranatha Swamy Basadi

6:30 AM TO 2:30 PM 5 PM TO 8:30 PM Shri Manjunatha Swamy Temple

8:30 AM TO 6 PM Shri Annappa Swamy Betta

7 AM TO 6:30 PM Shri Bahubali Hill

11 AM TO 2:30 PM 7 PM TO 10 PM Annapoorna Dining Hall

9:30 AM TO 1 PM 2:30 PM TO 5:30 PM S.D.M.Oriental Library

10 AM TO 1 PM 4:30 PM TO 9:00 PM Manjusha Museum

8:30 AM TO 1 PM 2 PM TO 7 PM Vintage Car Museum

8 AM TO 12 PM 3 PM TO 6...