Why people go
A temple of the goddess at the foot of Kodachadri in the Western Ghats, especially loved by Malayali pilgrims. Children are brought here for vidyarambham, their first letters.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Mangaluru (IXE), about 101 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Mangaluru Junction railway station (MAJN), about 111 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Udupi, Murudeshwar and the Temple Coast guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Murudeshwar and Udupi are 1.5-2 hours away.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Murudeshwar, Uttara Kannada district (about 44 km)
- Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi (about 58 km)
- Dharmasthala Manjunatha, Dakshina Kannada district (about 118 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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