Places to Visit in Dharmasthala

Top attractions and must-see spots in Dharmasthala

  • Annappa Betta

    Sacred hill housing shrines of the four Dharma Daivas; entry restricted to male devotees.

  • Bahubali Statue

    39-ft monolithic Jain statue atop Ratnagiri Hill, a symbol of renunciation.

  • Car Museum

    Vintage vehicle collection maintained by the Dharmasthala trust, featuring rare automobiles.

  • Chandranath Swamy Basadi

    16th-century Digambara Jain basadi clad in white marble, one of the finest in South India.

  • Manjunatha Temple

    A harmonious blend of Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions, this temple is famed for its inclusive spiritual practices.

  • Manjusha Museum

    Rare heritage museum with coastal artefacts, vintage cameras, and ancient manuscripts.

  • Nelyadi Beedu

    The 800-year-old ancestral home where Dharmasthala's founding legend began.

  • Netravati River Barrage

    Sacred bathing ghat on the Netravati River where pilgrims purify before temple darshan.

  • Shri Ram Kshetra

    Riverside Ram temple 3.5 km from the main temple, with marble idols and Ghats views.

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