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A towering 20-story gopuram at Murudeshwar Temple with an elevator offering panoramic views of the giant Shiva statue and the Arabian Sea.
The Rajagopuram at Murudeshwar is a monumental tower that serves as the grand entrance to the Murudeshwar temple complex, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Standing at an impressive 20 stories high, it is one of the tallest gopurams in the world. Its modern construction is adorned with intricate carvings of various gods and goddesses, telling stories from Hindu mythology. The most unique feature of this gopuram is the elevator installed inside, which takes visitors up to the 18th floor.
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Murudeshwar Temple Main Road, Murudeshwar, Murudeshwar Beach, Murudeshwar, Karnataka, India
Air
Mangalore International Airport (IXE) is the nearest airport, located about 155 km away. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Murudeshwar by taxi from the airport.
Train
Murdeshwar Railway Station (MRDW) is on the Konkan Railway line and is just 3 km from the temple. It is well-connected to major cities like Mumbai, Mangalore, and Kochi.
Road
Murudeshwar is located on NH-66, which connects Mumbai and Kanyakumari. Regular government and private buses are available from Mangalore, Udupi, Karwar, and Bengaluru.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws are the most common way to get around the small town of Murudeshwar. They are easily available from the railway station and bus stand to the temple complex.
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