Divine Karnataka Gokarna Udupi Mookambika Temple Dharmasthala Murudeshwar Iskcon Temple Shravanabelagola Mudabidri Venur Karkala Sringeri Inam Dattatreya Peetha Talacauvery Banavasi Khwaja Bande Nawaz Sharanabasaveshwara Shrine Basavakalyan Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Banashankari Koodalasangama Yellamma Temple Siddhaganga Shivaganga Devarayanadurga Nanjangud Melkote Talakad       District: Dakshina Kannada   Mangalore - 65km Bangalore - 322km   Mangalore - 65km   Mangalore - 65km STD Code: 08256-77     Besides the many Jain basadis and a museum, the centrepiece of this temple town is a 39ft. monolith statue of Lord Bahubali. Dharmasthala, situated 65km east of Mangalore, in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, is a remarkable example of communal harmony and religious and cultural tolerance. The Jain tirthankara and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) are worshipped on the same consecrated ground. Here, religious charity is a way of life. The Manjunatha Temple, a prominent Shaiva centre, is administered by a benevolent Jain Heggade, whose charity and concern for social welfare have become legendary. Irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, pilgrims are given free meals and lodging. During the festival of Laksha Deepotsava, 100,000 oil lamps light up the night with their tiny flames.   Where to stay Temple choultries and guest houses at Dharmasthala. Tele: 91 8256 77141 Enquiry: 91 8256 771234