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Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala (ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳ), literally a "religious place", is a temple town in Dakshina Kannada, on the banks of the Netravati River. While the town has earned headlines in late 2025 due to the disturbing allegations of mass graves of raped women and children, Dharmasthala is otherwise home to a popular Hindu temple and two museums.

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  • 12.9565475.3851361 KSRTC Bus Stand. OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)

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Map of Dharmasthala

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  • 12.95035575.3805811 Dharmasthala Temple. An 800-year-old Hindu-Jain temple with idols of Hindu deities Manjunatha (Shiva) and Ammanavaru, as well as Tirthankara Chandraprabha. While the priests in the temple are Vaishnavite Madhwa Brahmins, the administration is run by a Jain Bunt family called the Pergades. Dharmasthala Temple on Wikipedia Dharmasthala Temple (Q15213882) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)
  • 12.95111175.3822222 Manjusha Museum, . Founded by temple head Veerenda Heggade, the museum houses antiques, paintings, artefacts and temple chariots, collected from temples across Karnataka. Manjusha Museum on Wikipedia Manjusha Museum (Q6750466) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)
  • 12.94719775.3814773 Manjusha Car Museum. Another museum founded by the same person, housing vintage cars. Manjusha Car Museum, Dharmasthala (Q137187547) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)
  • 12.9505675.381634 Lalithodyana Aquarium. Lalithodyana Aquarium, Dharmasthala (Q137207883) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)
  • 12.95534875.3788755 Bahubali Statue. OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)

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  • 12.95059175.381651 Lalithodyana Park. Lalithodyana park, Dharmasthala (Q137208000) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)

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  • 12.94914875.3817591 Nethravathi Guest House. OSM directions (updated Jun 2026)

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