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Dharmasthala |
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| Besides the many Jain
basadis and a museum, the centrepiece of this temple town
is a 39ft. monolith statue of Lord Bahubali. Dharmasthala,
situated 65km east of Mangalore, in Belthangady taluk
of Dakshina Kannada district, is a remarkable example
of communal harmony and religious and cultural tolerance.
The Jain tirthankara and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) are worshipped
on the same consecrated ground. Here, religious charity
is a way of life. Irrespective of caste, creed, or religion,
pilgrims are given free meals and lodging. During the
festival of Laksha Deepotsava, 100,000 oil lamps light
up the night with their tiny flames. |
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How
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District:
Dakshina Kannada |
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Mangalore
– 65km
Bangalore – 322km |
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Mangalore –
65km |
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Mangalore – 65km |
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STD
Code: 08256-77 |
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Where
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| Temple
choultries and guest houses at Dharmasthala. |
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Venur |
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| The town is famed for
its eight basadis and the ruins of a Mahadeva Temple.
An 11m high Bahubali statue, dating back to 1604, stands
on the Southern bank of the Gurupur River. |
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District:
Dakshina Kannada |
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Bangalore
– 330km |
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Mangalore –
50km |
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Mangalore – 50km |
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STD
Code: 08253 |
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Where
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| Accommodation
is not available.It is advisable to stay at Mangalore.
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