Karkala, Religious town in Karnataka, India
The town of Karkala sits near the Western Ghats mountain range, marked by black granite formations and numerous religious structures throughout its streets.
The Pandya dynasty governed Karkala from the 10th century, establishing it as a center for Jain religion with the construction of multiple temples.
The Mahamastabhisheka ceremony takes place every twelve years at the 42-foot Bahubali statue, drawing thousands of devotees for the ritual cleansing.
Visitors can reach Karkala by bus from Mangalore Airport, located 70 kilometers away, with regular services connecting to surrounding cities.
The Chaturmukha Basadi temple, built in 1586, features four entrance doors with identical architectural designs facing different cardinal directions.
Location: Karkala taluk
Inception: 1912
Elevation above the sea: 80 m
GPS coordinates: 13.21454,74.99519
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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