Dharmasthala Guide

Places to see and services to use, in the order most visitors need them.

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Places to visit

Temples

Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple

Pilgrim Centre

The principal shrine of Dharmasthala, known for daily annadana and an equal welcome to all.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Darshan timings are set by the temple.
Directions
Temples

Chandranatha Swamy Basadi

Jain Heritage

A Jain basadi in Dharmasthala, reflecting the town’s shared Hindu–Jain heritage.

  • Dharmasthala
Directions
Museums

Manjusha Museum

ClosedMuseum

Antiques, bronzes, stone sculpture and manuscripts from the region.

  • Dharmasthala
  • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Directions
Museums

Vintage Car Museum

ClosedMuseum

A collection of vintage and classic cars kept by the Kshetra.

  • Dharmasthala
  • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Hill & Monuments

Bahubali Statue, Ratnagiri Hill

ClosedViewpoint

A monolithic Bahubali statue on a hilltop with views over the town and forest. Climb the steps or take the vehicle road.

  • Dharmasthala
  • 6:00 am – 6:30 pm
Directions
Annadana

Annapoorna Dining Hall

ClosedFree Meals

A large dining hall serving free meals to pilgrims every day as annadana.

  • Dharmasthala
  • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Ghats

Nethravathi Bathing Ghat

Open NowTake Care in Monsoon

Riverside steps where pilgrims bathe before darshan. Follow signage and staff instructions.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Always open
Directions

Visitor services

Guest Houses

Kshetra Guest Houses

Open NowAdvance Booking

Pilgrim accommodation run by the Kshetra. Rooms are allotted at the reception counter; book ahead on festival days.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Always open
Directions
Parking

Visitor Parking

Open NowCars & Buses

Designated parking for cars, buses and two-wheelers near the temple approach. Follow marshal directions.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Always open
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Bus Stand

KSRTC Bus Stand, Dharmasthala

Open NowKSRTC

State bus services connect Dharmasthala with Mangaluru, Bengaluru and nearby towns including Ujire.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Always open
Directions
Tonsuring

Shri Mudi (Tonsuring) Seva

Vow Offering

Tonsuring as a vow offering. Collect a token and follow the queue at the designated hall.

  • Dharmasthala
  • Ask at the temple counter for current timings.
Directions
Help Desk

Pilgrim Information Desk

ClosedKannada · English

Help with directions, lost and found, seva tickets and accommodation queries.

  • Dharmasthala
  • 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
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Before you travel

  • Dress modestly for temple darshan; footwear is left outside.
  • Weekends, Mondays and festival days are busiest. Arrive early.
  • Book guest-house rooms ahead during Laksha Deepotsava and holidays.

Timings change on festival days. Confirm at the counter.