Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
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📍 Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
⭐ Featured National SignificanceA unique temple where Jain trustees serve a Shaivite deity, famous for free meals (Annadana) and representing religious harmony and dharma.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Manjunatha (Shiva)
Shiva Temple
Manjunatha, Dharma Protector, Harmony Lord
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants dharmic living and righteous conduct, religious harmony and unity, charitable heart and service orientation, justice in legal and personal matters, success in social service activities, and protection of moral values.
The temple is famous for religious harmony miracles, Annadana feeding experiences, dharmic justice outcomes, charitable transformation stories, and powerful unity in diversity demonstrations.
Participating in Annadana service and free meals, offering prayers for dharma and justice, engaging in charitable activities, experiencing religious harmony, seeking moral guidance.
Dharmic lifestyle and righteous living, enhanced religious tolerance and harmony, charitable nature and service orientation, justice and fairness in all dealings, success in social welfare activities, and strong moral character development.
📖 About Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple is a unique and remarkable temple located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, where Jain Heggade family trustees have been serving Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) for over 800 years. This temple represents an extraordinary example of religious harmony where Jain administrators serve a Shaivite deity. The temple is world-famous for its Annadana (free food service) that feeds thousands of pilgrims daily without discrimination. Dharmasthala means "abode of dharma" and the temple upholds the highest principles of dharma, charity, and social service. The temple also houses a museum, several charitable institutions, and promotes education and healthcare. Lord Manjunatha here is considered especially powerful for justice, dharma, and social welfare.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Karnataka Traditional Architecture (13th Century CE)
Traditional Karnataka temple architecture, Annadana hall facilities, religious harmony symbols, dharmic service infrastructure, unity in diversity design
Manjunatha Shiva deity, Annadana service areas, religious harmony symbols, dharmic justice representations, charitable service facilities
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Lakshadeepotsava: November-December, Annadana celebrations: Daily, Religious harmony events: Year-round
Religious harmony celebration events, Annadana mass feeding programs, dharmic social service festivals, unity in diversity celebrations
Winter Lakshadeepotsava celebrations, summer social service programs, monsoon dharmic festivals, year-round Annadana service
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Dharmic worship rituals, Annadana service traditions, religious harmony practices, charitable service ceremonies
Annadana service traditions, religious harmony customs, dharmic living practices, charitable service methods
Free Annadana meals for all, dharmic blessing prasadam, charitable service opportunities, religious harmony materials
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire preferred. Respectful clothing for dharmic and charitable environment.
Excellent accessibility with facilities for large numbers of pilgrims. Annadana hall and accommodation facilities.
🎥 Videos
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Manjunatha (Shiva)
Shiva Temple
5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka 574216, India
✈️ How to Reach
Mangalore Airport (75 km)
Mangalore Railway Station (50 km)
Dharmasthala Bus Stand (1 km)
By Road: Well connected from Mangalore and Bangalore. Unique dharmic destination with excellent pilgrim facilities.
🏨 Accommodation
Free accommodations available in temple guest houses along with various paid options.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Kukke Subramanya Temple, Western Ghats, Coorg, and spiritual Karnataka circuit
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.