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Har Har Mahadev! Lord Shiva is one of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. Being 'the transformer' within the trinity of supreme divinity, alongside Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, he is regarded as absolute, omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient!
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With coming up of the popular interpretations of the Hindu Gods, the image of Lord Shiva has conquered even the youth's imagination. The symbols espoused by Lord Shiva, be it his Rudraksha beads, tattoos or reputation as a fierce dancer, has become a fashion-statement and appeals to Generation-Next's sensibilities!
Being highly revered among the Hindu community, India is a home to a number of mighty and magnificent Shiva temples and statues. Let's take a tour to Murudeshwara in Karnataka which is a home to the tallest Lord Shiva statue in India and the second tallest in the world! Let's see the grand spectacle of Lord Shiva overlooking the beach and town of Murudeshwara.
The spectacles of Murudeshwar temple!
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Murudeshwar temple in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka is a home to the second tallest Shiva statue in the world! Surrounded by the waters of the Arabian sea on three sides, the magnificent view of Lord Shiva overlooking the serene Murudeshwara beach is a sight to behold!
The spectacles of Murudeshwar temple in Uttara Kannada is not just confined to the mighty statue of Lord Shiva! The temple is a home to a 20 storied 'Gopura' which is an illustration of the brilliant architecture employed in the temple. The 237.5 feet high 'Raja Gopura' is one of the tallest of its kind in the world!
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The temple is entirely modernized with an exception to of the sanctum sanctorum which is still dark and retains its composure. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the Lord Shiva statue. The breath-taking view of the 123-feet Shiva idol from the top of the Raja gopura is simply unparalleled! The temple authorities have installed a lift for the same.
The deity in Murudeshwar Temple!
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The main deity is Sri Mridesa Linga, also called Murudeshwara. The Llinga is believed to be a piece of the original Atma Linga (the soul of Shiva), which Ravana got as a boon from Lord Shiva himself, and is about two feet below the ground level!
Murudeshwara beach is another attraction here. The serene beach, flanked by the majestic Arabian sea on one side and the mighty Shiva on the other, is a perfect spot for taking a long stroll!
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With roaring sea to the west and towering hills to the east, Murudeshwar temple and Lord Shiva statue in Murudeshwara attracts countless devotees to its abode! A stroll through the mystic aura of the beach might be something that you hadhave been yearning for. The magnificence of the Shiva statue and the Raja Gopura, set in the backdrop of the azure Arabian sea, astounds one and all!
Travel to the tranquillity of Murudeshwara for a unique experience and witness the mighty Shiva in all his splendour and glory! Happy Travelling :)
