Kadri Manjunath Temple is also covered in our Mangaluru guide, which is the main page for it: Kadri Manjunath Temple in the Mangaluru guide.
The short answer
Kadri Manjunath Temple: what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if you are passing through Mangaluru, and it ties the story of Dharmasthala together. It is about 75 km away, so see the Mangaluru guide for details.
Useful facts
Kadri Manjunath Temple facts at a glance
- Location
- Kadri, Mangaluru
- Distance
- About 75 km from Dharmasthala
- Deity
- Manjunatha (Shiva)
- Link
- Legend ties its linga to Dharmasthala
- Detail
- See the Mangaluru guide
Why it matters
Why Kadri Manjunath Temple is worth your time
The link is part of the origin legend of Dharmasthala: the Manjunatha at Dharmasthala shares his name with the Kadri deity, and tradition holds that the linga came from there.
That is why pilgrims often visit both, and why the two are described together in local accounts.
For a traveller arriving by air, it is also the most convenient first or last stop: the temple sits in the city, close to the airport road, so it adds the origin story to a Dharmasthala trip without a separate long drive, and the Mangaluru guide covers it in full.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The Annappa legend
Tradition says the Dharmasthala linga came from here.
- 02
Easy airport stop
Close to Mangaluru city and airport.
- 03
Own guide
A full guide is on this site.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The easiest way to see it is on the road to or from Mangaluru airport. Dharmasthala is about 75 km from Mangaluru, so Kadri fits as a first or last stop of a trip rather than a separate outing from Dharmasthala.
In local tradition, which Wikipedia reports, the Shiva linga at Dharmasthala was brought from this temple by Annappa Swamy, the attendant of the guardian spirits. Seeing both sites makes the founding story concrete.
For the temple itself, use the Mangaluru guide for timing, dress and what to see. Keep the visit short if you have a flight to catch.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Combine with an airport transfer
- Keep to dress rules
- Use the Mangaluru guide for details
- Allow time for rest
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Mangaluru, roughly 75 km from Dharmasthala
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The temple has steps and pavilions; see the Mangaluru guide for access and seating. Plan for the heat and for removing footwear.
- Tickets and access
- See the dedicated Kadri Manjunath Temple guide for current rules, timings and dress.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Kadri Manjunath Temple
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The temple has steps and pavilions; see the Mangaluru guide for access and seating. Plan for the heat and for removing footwear.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How is Kadri linked with Dharmasthala?
In local tradition, the linga at Dharmasthala was brought from the Kadri temple by Annappa Swamy.
How far is it?
Dharmasthala is about 75 km from Mangaluru.
Where is the full guide?
On this site's Mangaluru pages.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
