Hotels in Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Mangalore (5 OYOs)

Comfortable Hotels in Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Mangalore

Amidst the lush green Western Ghats and the blue waters of the Arabian Sea, lies the beautiful city of Mangalore, which is often referred to as the gateway to Karnataka. The quiet and peaceful city is well known for its ancient Hindu temples, serene beaches, and beautiful gardens.

One of the most prominent Hindu temples in Mangalore is the Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in the Kudroli area of Mangalore. The temple, which is an architectural marvel, was built in 1912 by Adhyaksha HoigeBazar Koragappa.

This temple is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, who is more popularly known as Lord Shiva. The temple was initially built in the Dravidian style and was later renovated as per the Chola style of architecture. Apart from the main temple, the complex has several smaller shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Shree Krishna, Subramanya, Shaneeshwara, Navagraha, Annapoorneswari, and Mahaganapati.

The main structure of the temple is 60 feet high with a golden coloured Gopuram. A huge statue of Gajaraja is situated right at the temple entrance to welcome visitors. This popular temple attracts many visitors from all over the state and India during major Hindu festivals.

The other attractions around the temple are the Mangaladevi Temple and the Shree Venkataramana Temple. You can also visit the Panambur and Surathkal Beach, which are both very popular beaches in Mangalore. The Milagres Church, Rosario Cathedral and Kadri Hill Park are some of the other tourist attractions in Mangalore.

Mangalore is famous for its seafood dishes as well as Udupi cuisine, which originated from Mangalore itself. Kori-Roti, Neer Dosa, Mangalorean Bun and Chicken Ghee Roast are some of the famous dishes that one must try in Mangalore.

The temple is easily accessible from all parts of Mangalore city, as it is located at a distance of just 2 kms from the city centre. Mangalore is well connected to all the Indian cities via air, rail and road.

The temple is open throughout the year and attracts huge crowds during popular festivals. September to April is an ideal time to visit Mangalore, as the city has very pleasant weather in those months.

The convenience of OYO Hotels in Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple

OYO Hotels are abundantly present near the temple for the convenience of tourists and pilgrims who want to visit it. OYO Hotels offer both AC and Non-AC rooms along with 24-hour room service, in-house dining service, complimentary toiletries, security and free parking.
All the rooms booked in OYO Hotels come with a free Wi-Fi facility and complimentary breakfast for the guests. Bookings for rooms can also be done conveniently through the OYO website or mobile app. You can also avail of the Banquet hall services available at OYO Hotels for conferences, official meetings, birthday parties, anniversaries etc.