Dharmasthala Shiva Temple Full tour | Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy | Dakshina kannada
Dharmasthala Temple Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History
The town is known for its centuries old Dharmasthala Temple devoted to the Hindu god Manjunatha. There are other temples and shrines that are dedicated to Ammanavaru, Chandranath and the Dharma Daivas (guardian spirits of Dharma) — Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. The temple is unusual in that it is a Hindu temple run by a Jain administration and poojas are conducted by Hindu priests who subscribe to the Vaishnava ideologies. Most Shiva temple are run by Shaivas as opposed to the Madhava Bhramins who are devotees of Vishnu and his avatars. On average the temple attracts around 10,000 pilgrims a day.
The present head of Dharmasthala, Padma Vibhushan Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, the 21st in succession to the Dharmadhikari Peetha, has launched several socio-economic programmes such as free mass weddings which were started in 1973.
Dharmasthala is among the few pilgrim centers in India that provides boarding and lodging to all the visiting devotees at a cheap cost.
Dharmasthala is well connected by road. State-owned KSRTC & also private companies provide bus service from several centers of Karnataka. Bahubali Statue is near the temple on a small hill. It is revered by Jains as a symbol of sacrifice. Kukke Subramanya Temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya is just 62 km from Dharmashala. Kalasa, Sringeri and Horanadu are less than 100 km from Dharmashala.
Darshana & Pooja: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m to 2:30 p.m again open 5-00 p.m. to 8-30 p.m. Abhisheka & Archana 8-30 a.m. to 10-30 a.m. Thulabhara Seva 8:00 a.m. and 01:00 afternoon
Men should remove shirt and Banian(vest) while entering the Sanctum Sanctorum. Men with half pants and ladies with nighties are not allowed inside the Temple for darshan. Children below the age of 2 years are not allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum. Bags are not allowed inside the Temple to enable utmost security. Co-operate with the temple Staff for any bag checks for security purpose. Take care of your valuables like purse, ornaments, Mobile phones, etc. Don’t put coins or tie rings with tags anywhere in the temple to leave it as your souvenir to the god, it is a superstitious belief. No eatables are allowed inside the temple. Smoking and spitting is prohibited within the temple premises. Maintain cleanliness in the temple premises and Q-complex. Please follow and co-operate with the temple customs. Use of Mobile phones in the temple premises is prohibited.
Do’s Follow the queue system. Use toilets and latrines for urination and bowel clearance. Subject yourself to mandatory security checks at the security check-points. Approach police for any help. Inform police about any suspicious characters. Keep temple premises and other paths clean. Park vehicles only at the allotted parking slots. Deposit waste in the waste boxes only. In case of isolation from groups /friends, report at the police-aid posts.
Don’ts Do not use mobile phones at the temple premises. Do not smoke at Dharmasthala Shri kshetra. Do not consume alcohol or drugs. Do not jump the queue. Do not rush while in the queue. Do not carry weapons or other explosives substances. Do not entertain unauthorized vendors. Do not urinate outside toilets and clear bowels outside latrines. Do not make extra payment for any services. Do not hesitate to approach police for any help. Do not throw waste anywhere other than the waste bins.
Facilities Breakfast will be offered in the queue line during crowded days. Restrooms are available alongside the queue line.
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