Murdeshwar , a coastal town in Karnataka is famous for Murdeshwar temple . Know more about the places, its temples and other sightseeing options. Murudeshwara Temple Overview Murudeshwara Temple , located on the western coast of Karnataka, is one of the most iconic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for its majestic 123-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva, the second-tallest in the world. This temple , built on the Kanduka Hill, is surrounded on three sides by the Arabian Murudeshwar Temple is situated in the state of Karnataka, in a small coastal town called Murdeshwar . The temple and the grand statue of Shiva are located on the Kanduka Hill on a small peninsular extension, surrounded on three sides by the Arabian Sea. The name of the town and the temple arise from a name of Lord Shiva, Sri Mridesh. The 123 feet high towering seated statue of Lord Shiva is visible from afar, both land and sea. There is only one statue of Lord Shiva in the world, that is ...
