Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
Home to the Aatma Linga of Lord Shiva. One of India's seven Mukti Sthalas. Located 200m from the main beach.
| Day | Morning Darshan | Afternoon Break | Evening Darshan | Special Pooja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon – Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Rudrabhisheka 7:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Mahapooja 6:30 PM |
| Maha Shivaratri | Open 24 hours | Special abhisheka through the night | ||
Dress code: Men — traditional dhoti, no shirts inside the sanctum. Women — saree or salwar kameez. Footwear and electronics deposited outside.
Murudeshwar Temple
Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue (123 ft) and 20-storey gopuram. By the Arabian Sea on Kanduka hill.
| Day | Morning Darshan | Afternoon Break | Evening Darshan | Gopuram Lift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All days | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Karthika Pournima | Open from 4:30 AM with full deepa-arpana ceremony | Lift open extended hours | ||
Lift ticket: ₹20 per person to ride to the top of the 20-storey rajagopuram for an Arabian Sea view.
Idagunji Mahaganapati Temple
One of the six holiest Ganapati shrines in India. About 18 km from Honnavar.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Annadanam (Free Lunch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All days | 5:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Closed | 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | Open extended hours with special pooja | Annadanam from 11 AM | ||
Marikamba Temple, Sirsi
Largest Marikamba shrine in Karnataka. Famous for the bi-annual Sirsi Marikamba Jathre.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon Break | Evening | Maha Mangalarathi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All days | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday & Friday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Special abhisheka 6:30 AM |
Bhairaveshwara Cave Shrine, Yana
Inside the towering karst Bhairaveshwara Shikhara monolith — a 1.5 km forest trek from the road.
| Day | Open Hours | Maha Shivaratri | Best Time to Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All days | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Special pooja through the night | October – February (post-monsoon) |