Murudeshwar is a pilgrim's paradise.
Right from the monumental entrance arch, the divinity
of the place envelops the pilgrim.
The Rajagopura at the entrance of the Temple
is the world's tallest, standing at 249 feet.
Inaugurated in May 2008, this mammoth structure
is the latest addition to the Temple. The Gopura
has 22 floors and is the only Gopura to be fitted
with elevators.
Besides the temple, the pilgrim finds himself
in the midst of numerous sculptures on the Kanduka
hill. The Geetopadesha, Sun chariot, the sculpture
of Lord Ganesh receiving the Atmalinga from Ravana
in the form of a young boy, and others dot the
landscape of the hill. On the very top is the
Shiva statue. Beneath the statue is a cavern
with impressive life-size sculptures depicting
the story of Murudeshwar narrated through an
impressive sound and light show.
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