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  • 01Mirjan Fort

    Travellers are advised to visit Mirjan Fort, which is situated on the banks of river Aganashini over an area of 4.1 hectare. Best known for its beautiful architecture, it is a double-walled fort built using laterite stones and has high walls and bastions with high turrets. It is believed that the Mirjan Fort had once witnessed various battles and has number of stories attached to it.

    There is one main and three additional entrances to the fort. Several interlinked wells are present in the fort; these wells have access channels that reach the circular moat that used to surround the structure.As per legends, it is said that in 16th century Queen Chennabhairadevi of Gersoppa built and lived in this fort for around 54 years.

    Currently, the fort is in a ruined state, though Architecture Survey of India (ASI) is, now, looking after the attraction and planning to restore the entrance, darbar hall, secret passage and market place.

    In the vicinity, there is a large tree, where the stone figures of Hindu Lords and Goddesses can be seen. Some of the ancient findings are 1652 gold coins that also have an inscription, around 50 iron bullets, Sarpamallika dynasty coins and earth pots and many others.

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  • 02Mahalasa Temple

    Mahalasa Temple

    Mahalasa Temple, also known as Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple, was established in 1565 AD on the land donated by the Pai family of Kumta. This temple was constructed by Archaks under the name of Gurav, who is known as the person who carried the bronze statue of Shri Mahalasa all the way from Verna, Goa.

    The idol of Shri Mahalasa was brought to this site in an earthen pot and was later sanctified inside the temple. Though Shri Mahalasa Narayani is the presiding deity of the temple, Laxminarayan, Grampurush, Shanteri, Dadshankar, Bhagavati and Kalabhairav are the other gods and goddesses worshipped here.

    There are unique artistic wood carvings present on the ceiling of the Sandhya Mantap, along with beautiful red and white wall paintings made using lime and mortar. The wall also has paintings that represent various episodes of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

    Numerous festivals are organised at this temple, namely Shravan Masa. Some of the other festivals are Poornima, Dashami and Vadya Padya, among others. The foundation day of the temple is celebrated during the months of March/April. Tourists while visiting Kumta are suggested to visit Mahalasa Temple, if time allows.

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  • 03Kumta Beach

    Kumta Beach is a less known beach that is situated along the Arabian Sea, 4 km away from Kumta. This beach is wider and shallower in comparison to the other beaches located in and around this village.

    There is a coastline of the road that takes visitors towards the shore at the top of a rocky headland. Tourists can view a lighthouse, paddy fields and coconut plants in front of the ocean from the headland. Tourists can witness beautiful views of the Arabian Sea from the beach and visit an old church that is located beside the beach while on their way back to the village.

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  • 04Venkatraman Temple

    Tourists can visit Venkatraman Temple while heading towards Kumta if time permits. Lord Venkatraman and Lord Gopalkrishna are the main deities of the temple, while some of the other deities worshipped here are Satyabhama, Lakshmi and Mukhya Pran Dev.

    The Car Festival celebrated in the month of February and Foundation Day in the month of May are the two main occasions of the temple. Some of the other religious functions that are organised in the temple include Kartikotsav, Champashasti Utsav, Saptaprahar Bhajan, Rathotsav and Ugadi.

    Mukkoti Dwadashi, Akashaya Triteeya, Anant Vritha and Ramnavami are some other festivals that are celebrated at this temple. The administration of this temple is in the hands of Shri Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math. This temple acts as the centre of spiritual, religious and social activities for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmin Community.

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  • 05Uppin Ganapati

    Uppin Ganapati

    It is suggested that travellers should visit Uppin Ganapati Temple while on their trip to Kumta. Also known as Vinayakar Temple, it was originally devoted to Lord Shiva by the Vijayanagar ruler though a Ganesha statue which was brought here from a nearby village. This temple has a main hall and an arch.

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  • 06Baada Beach

    Baada Beach

    Baada Beach, one of the cleanest beaches of the region, is suggested to tourists to be visited during their trip to Kumta. While enjoying a beach trek from Kirki to Gokarna, tourists may choose to visit this Baada Beach if they have time at hand. This beach has some rocks in the middle and is surrounded by hills on two sides.

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  • 07Dhareshwar Beach

    Dhareshwar Beach

    It is suggested that tourists should stop by the beautiful Dhareshwar Beach that is situated at a distance of 5 km from Kumta

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