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Murudeshwara is a beachside pilgrimage town on the shores of the Arabian sea in Uttara Kannada. This place is one of the Pancha kshetras of Karnataka namely Dharmasthala, Dharneshwara, Gokarna, and Nanjangud. All the above temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from this, Murudeshwara is also noted for a huge Shiva statue that sits on the shore overlooking the sea. History Of Murudeshwara As per the legends, how this temple got originated dates back to Ramayana times. Lord Ganesh played tricks and put the Atma Linga on the ground, which was to immortal powers to King Ravana. But when Lanka king Ravana tried to lift the Atma linga from the ground giving all his energy, tiny pieces flew in all directions. After an unsuccessful event, he became angry and threw the holy cloth which was used to cover the Atma Linga and it fell on Mrideshwara in Kanduka Giri. Later Mrideshwara was renamed Murudeshwar. Murudeshwara Temple Murudeshwara is an ancient temple perched on top of Kanduka hill which is covered by the sea on 3 sides. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the God represented in the form of Rameshwara Lingam. The whole temple is modernized except for the main shrine that is built using stone.  Another specialty about the temple is the Rajagopuram at the entrance which is 249 ft. It is the 2nd tallest gopuram in the World. And there are 20 floors with lift facilities to reach the top of the Rajagopuram. You can’t afford to miss the panoramic view of the Arabian sea, nearby town, and seashores that are bound to take your breath away, from top of the Gopuram. Maha Shivaratri is one of the most popular festivals that is celebrated in a grandeur way. The whole town comes alive with a