Dhareshwar

Dhareshwar Temple/Beach

Dhareswar is about 8 kms south east of Kumta. On the hill slope is Mahadev temple, said to be around 800 years old. There are four inscribed tablets in the temple. It appears that the construction of  temple was started by Rudroji Pandit and completed by Sonappa somewhere between 1500 and 1559. The temple is built of black stone and its walls are ornamented with sculptures. Round the temple are 5 holy pools, Rudra kund, Chakra, Shankh, Vasudha and Nagatirth. A fair is held every year in the middle of January.

When you visit Kumta Don't Forget to visit these places:

* Kumta beach

* Kadle beach

* Dhareshwar beach

* Dhareshwar temple

* Baada beach

* Mirjan Fort

* Yana

* Baada temple

There are a lot of old temples in Kumta. Sri Kumbheshwar, Uppina Ganapati, Shantika Parameshwari, Mahalasa Narayani, Shanteri Kamakshi, Kavur Kamakshi and Shankar Narayan temples are some of them. Many of these feature period architectures and period art forms, especially the Kavi Art.

As Kumta situated costal area There are lot of beaches also you can see the beach near Dhareswar, also you experience the uninterrupted joy.

Spot it Google Maps : Dharanath Temple | Dhareshwara Beach

Nearest Cities: Sirsi,Kumta,Honnavar,Karwar.

Distances from Dhareshwar:

Sirsi – 70 km

Kumta – 9 km

Honnavara – 17 km

Karwar – 80 km

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