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A small peaceful town situated 17 kms from
Moodabidri, Karkala is a very famous pilgrim centre known for its massive
monolith of Gomateshwara, which is thronged by pilgrims from across the
country as well.
Karkala is a centre of effervescent activity where dexterity and
commitment combine to take an unusual form. One can see young zealous
sculptors engraving beautiful figures and bringing stones to life.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Gomateshwara:
Karkala also has the massive 42 feet tall monolith, Gomateshwar.
Jain Shrine:
35 kms north east of Mangalore is
Moodabidri, which has the renowned 100-pillared Jain shrine.
St. Lawrence Church:
The church draws thousands of devotees from all communities.
Jamalabad Fort:
Jamalabad is famous for its fort built by the tiger of
Mysore, Tipu
Sultan in 1794. The fort was renamed after his mother, Jamalbee.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Chaturmukha Basti: It also has a huge Chaturmukha Basti. In recent
years Renjal Gopal Shenoy, the famous sculptor, has left behind a living
tradition of the art of engraving. Statues made here are appreciated the
world over and exported to Japan.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Mangalore is the nearest
airport.
Rail: Mangalore is the nearest rail junction.
Road: Mangalore is 54 kms and Udupi is
35 kms away from the town.