Most Famous Temples to visit in Dakshina Kannada

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South Canara is a beautiful coastal district in the southern state of Karnataka. The region is home to a number of famous temples, and many of these have unique legends, beliefs and mythological stories. These sacred landmarks not only rejuvenate the spirit but also treat the eyes with mind-boggling architecture. There are countless temples that are scattered in the region and it is indeed difficult to choose the best amongst them.

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Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple

The Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple is an ancient temple which was constructed in the 12th century A.D. The temple is located in Puttur in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple is dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Shiva known as Lord Mahalingeshwara. One of the main festivals in the Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple is that of Rathotsava or the Chariot Festival, held in the month of April.

Shree Panchamukhi Anjaneya Kshethra

Shri Panchamukhi Anjaneya Kshetra is a temple located in hanumagiri, Eswaramangala, putturu, Dakshina Kannada. The monolithic statue of Panchamukhi Hanuman standing at a height of 11 ft, there are carved plaques reciting the glorious story of Ramayana, carvings on rocks and stones facing the lush greenery describing the different episodes of the life of Hanuman.

Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple

Kukke Subramanya is a Hindu temple located in the village Subramanya, of Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. Kukke Subrahmanya is the abode of nagas. Here pooja is offered to lord Subrahmanya merged with serpent king Vasuki. Hence, believed to be the ultimate solace for salvation from any sort of naga doshas.

Southadka Shree Mahaganapathi Kshetra

Southadka is a pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Nellyadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a 'Garbha gudi' and temple structure. The temple also serves food to all the devotees in the form of prasadam.

Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple

Dharmasthala Temple is an 800-year-old religious institution in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada. The main deity Shiva, who is referred to as Manjunatha; other deities like Ammanavaru, the Tirthankara Chandraprabha, and the protective gods of Jainism, Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumarasvami and Kanyakumari are also worshipped here.

Shree Rama Kshethra Kanyadi

Shree Rama Kshethra (Rama Mandira Kanyadi) is situated about 67 KM away from the coastal town of Mangalore. The place is noteworthy for its scenic beauty. The tall places of Western ghats majestically overlook the wooded scenary in which the temple complex is located. Close by, the sacred river Nethravathy , quenching the thirst to millions of people and irrigating thousands acre of land.

Shree Sadashiva Rudra Temple, Surya

Shree Sadashiva Rudra Temple is located in Nada village of Dakshina Kannada district, it is at a distance of 75 kms from Mangalore. Popularly known as Surya temple it is well known for mud made offerings. (Called as Mannina Harake in Kannada) There is a HarikeBana near the temple where devotees pray and wish their requirements.