MURUDESHWARA TEMPLE the temple is located as peninsula of the Arabian Sea.  Its main attraction is built with awesome Shiva statue and its pristine beach. The temple is located on a hillock which offers a magnificent view of the sea. The temple complex is famous for its tall Shiva statue which is around 37 m high and is the tallest Shiva statue in India. The temple gopura at 237 ft. is the 2nd tallest in India. And you can go deferent types of boating rides on the beach. Located 490km away from Bangalore need 10hrs to reach & required 4hrs to see the place. Temple visiting time: 6AM–1PM, 3PM–8:30PM.