What to expect
Highlights
- The 10th–11th-century bronze idols, especially the Lokeshvara.
- The nine-spring stepped tank (Gomukha).
- The Hindu–Buddhist heritage of Kadri hill.
Kadri Manjunath Temple
The Kadri Manjunath Temple sits on Kadri hill in Mangaluru and is dedicated to Manjunatha, a form of Shiva. It is famous for its bronze idols cast in the 10th–11th centuries — above all a celebrated seated Lokeshvara — among the finest early bronzes in South India.
Practical guide
Plan Kadri Manjunath Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseMangaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMangaluru
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The Kadri Manjunath Temple sits on Kadri hill in Mangaluru and is dedicated to Manjunatha, a form of Shiva. It is famous for its bronze idols cast in the 10th–11th centuries — above all a celebrated seated Lokeshvara — among the finest early bronzes in South India.
The temple has a stepped tank complex fed by nine springs (the Gomukha), and its history bridges Hindu and Buddhist traditions, with the Jogimatt caves and a Natha-sect monastery on the hill above.
Visiting
Kadri Manjunath Temple — at a glance
Timings~6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM (confirm)
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kadri Manjunath Temple
Kadri hill, Mangaluru; short auto/taxi from the centre
A living temple — footwear off, dress modestly; mind the wet steps by the tank.
Getting there
How to visit
- On Kadri hill within Mangaluru, a short auto or taxi ride from the centre.
- A living temple — footwear off and modest dress; go early to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
Distance by road
- Udupi60 km
- Kasaragod50 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)135 km
- Mysuru250 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Dakshina Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings for rituals. The temple’s festival days are lively.
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Visitor notes
- A living temple — footwear off, dress modestly, and mind the wet steps around the tank.
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Kadri Manjunath Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kadri Manjunath Temple?
October to February; mornings for rituals. The temple’s festival days are lively.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kadri Manjunath Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: ~6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM (confirm). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kadri Manjunath Temple?
On Kadri hill within Mangaluru, a short auto or taxi ride from the centre. A living temple — footwear off and modest dress; go early to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
How much time do I need for Kadri Manjunath Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kadri Manjunath Temple?
Nearby you can pair St Aloysius Chapel (1.7 km), Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (2.8 km), Sultan Battery, Mangaluru (3.0 km), Rosario Cathedral, Mangaluru (3.9 km).
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- Kadri Manjunath Temple:Gunvante, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0