Things to do in MurudeshwarSpiritual / Heritage

World's Second Tallest Shiva Statue Visit

Murudeshwar

Stand before the jaw-dropping 123-foot Shiva statue at Murudeshwar Temple, gazing out over the Arabian Sea with the 20-storey Raja Gopuram behind it — a combination of spiritual grandeur and architectural ambition that creates one of the most dramatic religious landmarks in all of India.

1.5–2 hoursFree (gopuram lift ₹50)Sunrise or sunset

Pro tip from your tour advisor

Take the elevator to the top of the Raja Gopuram for a 360-degree panoramic view of the coastline and the Shiva statue at eye level.