Shiva of Murudeshwara, Hindu statue in Uttara Kannada District, India
The Shiva of Murudeshwara statue rises 37 meters above the Arabian Sea, making it the second largest representation of Lord Shiva in the world.
The statue, completed in 2006, stands near the ancient Murudeshwara Temple where a fragment of the Atma Linga fell according to religious texts.
The statue depicts Lord Shiva with traditional elements including long hair, a snake around the neck, and accompaniment by a sacred bull.
Visitors can reach the statue through the Konkan railway line connecting Mumbai to Mangalore, with regular stops at the Murudeshwara station.
The statue incorporates special design elements that reflect sunlight from its gold-painted surface, creating different visual effects throughout the day.
Location: Uttara Kannada District
Inception: 2006
Height: 37 m
Address: Near Temple, Murdeshwar, Karnataka 581350, India
GPS coordinates: 14.09365,74.48369
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:44
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