Explore the charm and grandeur of Murudeshwar , one of the best tourist destinations in India. Experience the beauty of its religious landmarks and the mighty Arabian Sea. Murdeshwar , a town in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. Murdeshwar is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murdeshwar Temple. Murudeshwara is a temple town in Coastal Karnataka with a Shiva temple and a beach. The temple has a 37 m tall Shiva statue, a 237 ft gopura, and a sun chariot. Explore nearby attractions like Jog Falls, Gokarna, and Maravanthe Beach.