Where a temple of Lord ‘Bholenath’ is established. This temple is also situated on the banks of the river.
‘Murdeshwar Dham’ is one of those selected temples in India, which is surrounded by the Arabian Sea from the three sides. Apart from its religious importance, due to its natural beauty at present many international tourists visit ‘Murdeshwar Dham’ .
History:-
The ancient history of this temple is related to the conversation which ‘Ravana’ and Lord ‘Ganesha ‘ had when ‘Ravana’ was carrying ‘Shivalinga from ‘Kailasha’ to his ‘Lanka’ Due to the event of that time Lord “Bholenath” has been established here. Its history is related to the period of “Ramayana” “Ravana” who by doing penance of Lord “Shiva” asked Lord “Shiva” to come from “Kailasha” to his city “Lanka”. Lord “Shiva” gave him his “AtmaLinga” as a boon, but said that he would have to establish this ‘atmalinga’ in the “Lanka” it self. If he puts it down anywhere on the way, it will be established right there. So on the way, in a forest, “Ravana” feels the need to urinate. At the same time, Lord “Ganesha” comes here in the form of a shepherd. “Ravana” gives him this “Atmalinga” and tells him not to put it down. “Ganesh Ji” tells him that he’ll call “Ravana” three time. If he doesn’t return, then he’ll put down this “atmalinga” When “Ravana” goes out for urination and does’t come even after calling three times then “Ganesh Ji” puts “Atmalinga” down. When “Ravana” comes back, he becomes very angry on seeing him. Lord “Ganesha”, who was in the form of shepherd, he attacks him. A hole is formed on his head. After that “Ravana” tries to lift that ‘Atmalinga’ but was unable to do so. What happens is that when he lifts the cloth which is placed over the ‘Atmalinga’ with great force, that cloth breaks into five pieces and falls at five places in Karnataka. At present, those five pilgrimage places are ‘Gokarna’, ‘Sajeshwar’, ‘Dhareshwar’, ‘Gunuvanteshwar’ and ‘Murdeshwar Dham’. So, in this way this is the significance of estsblishment of Lord ‘Shiva’ in ‘Murdeshwar’.
Murdeshwar:- (not right heating search any other thinking)
In Front, where we visited is the main temple which is gold plated.
The story which we’ve told you, symbolically, behind this main temple where you see a big statue of Lord ‘Shiva’ there this story has been depicted.
The specialty of this statue is that when sun rays fall on it, it is of built such a metal that it shines.
Bhukailasa Cave:-
You’ve reached on top then looking Here, there is a cave. The statue of Lord ‘Bholenath’ just beneath it, a cave has been made. Ticket price Rs 20/- person. Mainly, in the cave the old story of ‘Murdeshwar Dham’ is depicted through pictures. It’s a very beautiful cave. Here, there is also a temple of ‘Shanidev Ji”. From the top here, the sea view, the view of ‘Gopuram’ and the view of hills around ‘Murdeshwar’ are very good. You can stand at any place.
Note:-
I would like to share an information about ‘Murdeshwar Dham’ with you. The best time to visit ‘Murdeshwar Dham’ is the evening. The temperature during evening is low and you can do a lot of sports activites as well. The other option is to come early in the morning. Because during day, there is a bright sunshine even during November to February.
Raj Gopuram:-
Raj Gopuram it has 18 floors this big ‘Gopuram’ is around 237 feet. Which is situated at such a height , the best thing is the there is a lift .
Lift:-
lift ticket price is RS 20/- and children ticket price RS 10/- (below 10 years).
Lift timings:-
7:00am-12:45pm
3:00pm-7:00pm
You can go upto the top. First of all you we’ll go inside temple then looking Lord “Bholenath” and his complete family. It takes you 10-15 mintutes to have the sight of the Lord. The temple is extremely beautiful. You’ll have sight of Lord “Bholenath”, Goddess “Parvati temple is there, “Kartikeya Swamy Ji” and Ganesh Ji” temple are there. Now, lett’s talk about at the banks of the river here, the ancient legend of Lord “Bholenath”.
Raj Gopuram you are going top and You can see four windows. From all the four windows you’ll get a different view. First of all, you’ll get to see a statue of Lord ‘Shiva’ it’s extremely beautiful. The second view is of ‘Murdeshwar’ beach. Third one is of ‘ Murdeshwar’ city. The fourth and the last view is of floating bridge of ‘Murdeshwar’ beach. You fill find it very beautifu on top. All the four views are better then one another. You should stay here for 20-25 minutes. We can call it the bird eye view of ‘Murdeshwar Dham’.
Free Prasadalaya:-
Prasadalaya where from 7:00 am breakfast begins to be served. It is the cleanliness and management. First of all, we’re served ‘Upama’ then “Avalaki” is called (Poha) and along with it we’ve got buttermilk.
Afternoon:- In the afternoon, rice is served and with rice you get 2-3 vegetables.
Murdeshwar beach:-
A lot of water sports activities happen here.
water sports activities:-
- Sea Walk:-
This is an adventure at Sea Walk. First of all you’ve to put on life saving jackets, when this we’ve comes out from below, then you feel a little up and down movement.
Tickets Price:- RS 100/- person . - Z Sky:-
Ticket price RS 800/- person - Banana Boat ride:-
Ticket price RS 500/- person - Speed Boat :-
Ticket price RS 300/- person
You can do any activity you want.
Staying :-
Staying option ‘Nayak Residency’ , it is 1 km behind the main temple . But the stay was comfortable. It cost us RS 800/- for one night two persones.
Route:-
The main gate of ‘Murdeshwar’ from where you entry into the ‘Murdeshwar’ city, from ther autorickshaw driver charges RS 50/- whether you’re one or teo passengers, they’ll charge only RS 50/- from you.
Nearest Temple:- Shir Idaguji Mahaganapati Temple it took us 15 minutes. ‘Murdeshwar’ . The distance of ‘Idagunji’ temple from ‘Murdeshwar’ is 17 km. From highway, you need to come inwards. You’ll have to travel 4km inwards. You’ll pass through a beautifull village. Then, the temple will come. There is a belief that this temple is one of the most old temple of Lord ‘Ganesh’ in India. It is also mentioned in ‘Skanda Purana’.
One more main specialty of ‘Idagunji’ region, the idols of Lord ‘Ganesha’ . These are worldwide famous.
Vetiver Grass:-
Here, there is a plant named ‘Vetiver’, from it, these idols are made. You’ll not get such idols of Load ‘Ganesha’ anywhere else in India. Is it made from ‘Lavancha‘ .
It grows in fields around ‘Murdeshwar’ .
Significances Idagunji:-
‘Ida Gunji’ region is mentioned in the ‘Sahyadri Khand’ of ‘Skanda Purana’
IDAGUNJI = IDA + GUNJI
IDA = TO Left side
GUNJI = Garden
Due to on being on the left side of ‘Sharvathi’ river, here lord ‘Ganpati’ is called ‘Idagunji Ganpati Ji’ . The sight of lord ‘Ganesha’ which you’ll have in ‘Idagunji’ temple is with both the teeths. Two hands are there. Here, he is called ‘Dwibhuja Ganesh’. If you look at the idol lord ‘Ganesha’ carefully, you’ll see a smilein his eyes. And the legs lord ‘Ganpati’ have been shown very small and the upper part has been shown big. The specialty here is that you’ll get a sight of two teethed Lord ‘Ganesha’. The idol of lord ‘Ganesha’ which is present here, it is believed that this idol was established by the sage ‘Narda Ji’ around 2000 years ago . From this you can estimate that how old this ‘Ganpati’ temple is. Lord ‘Ganesha’ is fond ‘Dhruva’ here. So, here ‘Dhruva’ is offered in the temple and you also get ‘Dhuruva’ as a ‘Prasad’ here. Second, ‘Prasad’ here is called ‘Panchkhadya’ . You can get this for RS 20/-, RS 30/-, RS 100/- .
