Sri Manjunathaswamy Dharmasthala Darshanam

800 years ago, Dharmasthala was known as Kuduma in Mallarmadi, a then village in South Kanara. Here lived the Jain Chieftain Birmanna Pergade and his wife Ammu Ballalthi in a house called Nelyadi Beedu. Simple, pious and affectionate people; the Pergade family was known for its generosity and hospitality to all.
Around the 16 Century, Shri Devaraja Heggade invited Shri Vadiraja Swami of Udupi to visit the shrine. The Swamiji gladly came but refused to accept Bhiksha (food offering) because the idol of Lord Manjunatha had not been consecrated according to the vedic rites. Shri Heggade then requested the Swamiji to re-consecrate the shiva linga himself. Pleased by the observance of the vedic rites and Heggade’s charity to all, the Swamiji named the place Dharmasthala the abode of religion and charity. Thus, the roots of charity and religious tolerance established by the Pergades 800 years ago have been nurtured and strengthened by twenty one generations of the Heggade family, (Heggade being a derivative from Pergade). Today’s Dharmasthala blossoms with the fruit of this selfless dedication.
Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, the land of righteousness and piety, is one of south India’s most renowned religious landmarks with a history as old as 800 years. Manjunatheshwara, the chief deity of the spiritual abode, has taken the form of a shivalinga and made immaculate, the temple town of Dharmasthala since and forever. Lord Manjunatheshwara, is being worshipped in a very unusual yet exceptionally inordinate manner in Shree kshetra dharmasthala, as this Shaiva temple is beseeched by Vaishnava priests and administered by Jain descendants.

“Dharmasthala”, the abode of dharma, is the quintessence of humanity and faith. As the name suggests, the word dharma in its truest sense means righteousness, it is the embodiment of the world’s most divine emotions in spite of one’s cast, creed or religion.
Timings
Darshana & Pooja 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m to 2:30 p.m
5-00 p.m. to 8-30 p.m.
Abhisheka & Archana 8-30 a.m. to 10-30 a.m.
Thulabhara Seva 8:00 a.m. and 01:00 Noon

Note:
- Tulabhara seva is conducted on all days of the week and required materials are supplied by the temple on displaying the receipt for the seva.
- Tulabhara receipt issuing will be fixed on special days.

By Air
Mangalore Airport serves as the nearest domestic and international airport for tourists heading to Dharmasthala. Earlier known as the Bajpe Airport, it is situated at a distance of about 65 km from Dharmasthala. The flights connect to major Middle East destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi etc. Besides, it is also ideal for travellers coming from Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kochi, Calicut and other major Indian destinations.

By Train
Mangalore Railway Station is the nearest railway junction to Dharmasthala, situated at a distance of about 74 km. The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. Travellers can hire taxis/cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala from Mangalore.

TRAINS TO MANGALORE JUNCTION FROM BANGALORE
Train Name : Kannur exp (16517)

Departure : 8:35 PM, Yesvantpur jn (YPR)

Arrival : 8:09 AM, Mangalore junction (MAJN)

Running days : All days

TRAINS TO MANGALORE JUNCTION FROM MUMBAI
Train Name : Netravati exp (16345)

Departure :11:40 AM, Lokmanya tilak terminus (LTT)

Arrival : 4:40 AM, Mangalore junction (MAJN)

Running days : All days

By Road
Tourists can travel by KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses to reach Dharmasthala from all over the state. Private buses or by their own vehicles to reach Dharmasthala.

ANNAPRASADAM
Annapurna Choultry, an exquisite example of present day architecture, equipped with a modern, hygienic, automated kitchen designed to feed 30,000 to 70,000 pilgrims on any given day.
Timings:
Sunday and Monday
Morning : 10.30 Am to 4.30 Pm
Night : 07 Pm to 10 Pm
Tuesday to Saturday
Morning : 11 Am to 02.45 Pm
Night : 07 Pm to 10 Pm

ACCOMMODATION
Dharmasthala being known for its hospitality as a lore, maintains high standards of cleanliness and organizations when it comes to treating the pilgrims:

PLACES TO VISIT
Chandranatha Swamy Basadi
Nelyadi Beedu
Bahubali Statue
Annappa Swamy Betta
SDM Manuscript Library
Annapoorna Dining Hall
Manjusha Museum
Ancient Chariots
Car Museum
Jama Ugrana

Clean and hygienic accommodation.
Availability of basic necessities and utilities.
A wholesome hygienic meal for thousands of devotees.

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