Shri Venkataramana Temple, Manjuguni
Manjuguni is one of the well
known pilgrim centers located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka
state. Manjuguni is located at a distance of 26 km from Sirsi. The temple here
is dedicated to Lord Venkataramana and Goddess Padmavathi. It is believed that,
Manjuguni is called as Tirupati of Karnataka.
The temple is located in belt
of Western Ghats, also commonly known as Sahyadri hills. During winter, this
place will be covered by thick fog and hence this place called by the name
"Manjuguni". The temple of Lord Venkatramana is a huge complex built
in Vijayanagara Style.
According to "Sri Venkatesha Mahatmya" the
founder of this temple is " Sri Tirumala Yogi" a saint.
Special Event
Manjuguni Rathotsava (a.k.a Manjuguni Theru)
Address :
Shri Venkataramana Temple
Manjuguni, Sirsi Taluk, Uttara Kannada District
Karnataka, INDIA
Pin-code: 581 315
Nearest Cities : Kumta, Sirsi, Hubli
Distances from Manjuguni:
Kumta - 35 km
Sirsi - 26 km
Gokarna - 55 km
Hubli -130 km
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