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Murudeshwar Beach |
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Located at a distance of 386km from Bangalore city, Murudeshwar Beach is one of the major tourist spots of Karnataka. The sun baked beach located on the lap of rolling mountains of the Western Ghats is a perfect place for a romantic getaway. You can cool off at the deep blue Arabian sea or simply lie down on the beaches. Enjoy the most from a tropical extravaganza at Murudeshwar Beach. Murudeshwar Beach in Karnataka is famous for reasons more than one. Besides the rolling mountains and the ivory beaches, Murudeshwar Beach is also home to the Murudeshwar Temple. According to legend Ravan the demon king flung a few clothes covering the Atmalinga at Gokarna.
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Since then a linga has erupted in here. Today the shrine is one of the most holy places for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is located at the top of the hillock. But before you trek up to the hillock temple at Murudeshwar Beach you should not miss the grand shrine of Jattiga. Located midway to the main shrine it is a statue of Jattiga seated on a horse. The huge fort behind the temple is also a crowd puller. This ancient fort has tremendous historical importance. It is believed that Tipu Sultan renovated the fort for personal use. The moment you enter the fort you will be encompassed with an old world charm available no where else. At the beach you can always take a bath but water sports of any kind are strictly forbidden. This is because Murudeshwar Beach is one of the many holy places of the Hindus. Close to the beach are available some mouth watering delicacies of Karnataka and Mangalore. Sweets made of coconut and hot cuisines of Karnataka are all available here in large amount. Visit Murudeshwar Beach this holiday and experience the difference for yourself.
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