This huge country India is known for its spirituality where you will find many famous temples in every area. Every temple has its own beliefs and certain specialties due to which it gains fame. Some temples are known for their grandeur and some for their architecture and miracles. Meanwhile, today in this episode we are going to tell you about some of the famous temples of the country which are situated on the seashore. In these temples, you can see natural beauty along with faith. If you visit these temples once, you will feel like going again and again. So let us know about these famous temples of the country situated on the seashore...

Murudeshwara Temple, Karnataka
One of the very famous temples situated on the seashore in India is Murudeshwar Temple. This is the same temple located in Karnataka where the world's second tallest and India's tallest statue of Lord Shankar is installed. The statue of Lord Shankar installed here can be seen from a long distance. A huge statue of Lord Shiva about 123 feet (about 20 storeys) high is placed outside this temple. Many tourists from all over the world come to this temple to see the fascinating wonders of this temple. Along with visiting this temple, you can also enjoy the magnificent beach. Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. Although a crowd of devotees is always seen in the Murudeshwar temple of Karnataka, a large gathering of devotees is seen in this temple during Mahashivratri.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat
This temple is located in Veraval port of Gujarat. There are many beliefs about this temple. Because of this tourists from far and wide come to visit this temple. Somnath temple is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is said that the Shivalinga kept in this temple was installed by Chandra Dev. Built on the banks of the Arabian Sea, this temple is mentioned in Skandapuran, Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, Shivpuran, and many other ancient texts. Somnath temple was attacked by invaders more than 5 times. But unrighteousness could not stand in front of faith. Even today this temple is famous all over the world for its beauty and faith. This is the reason why even today this temple remains a center of faith for its countless Shiva devotees.

Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu
On top of the old temples of India, the Shore Temple is a grand monument in itself. This shore temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Located in Mahabalipuram facing the Bay of Bengal, its architecture and structure is very interesting. The structure of this temple is like a pyramid. Here, statues of different animals have been made with beautiful carvings. This World Heritage Site is one of the important temples for the devotees, but you will be mesmerized by the beauty around this temple and the beach nearby. This temple and the view around this temple are so attractive that people do not feel like coming back after visiting here.

Harihareshwar Temple, Maharashtra
Located about 130 kilometers away from the famous city of Maharashtra – Mumbai, it is a very important temple for Hindus. Let us tell you, this temple is also located near the Arabian Sea, due to which this place is known as a very peaceful place. Savitri River originating from Mahabaleshwar meets the Arabian Sea near Harihareshwar. The river is the border of the Ratnagiri and Raigarh districts. Harihareshwar town is situated between the four hills Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Brahmadri, and Pushpadri, to the north of which is situated the Harihareshwar temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva but statues of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Mother Parvati are also installed in the temple. Harihareshwar has two beaches, one of sand and one of rock. These two banks are located to the north and south of the temple. You can come here with your family to spend some quality time.

Mahabaleshwar Temple, Karnataka
Gokarna in Karnataka is one of the most visited beaches in India. But what adds to this beach is the Mahabaleshwar Temple. Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the most famous temples of Gokarna which is located in Uttara Kannada district. This powerful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a major pilgrimage site and hence one can always see the hustle and bustle of devotees here. There is a Shivalinga situated in this temple which is very famous among the devotees coming here. The Shivalinga situated here is also known as Atmalinga. The Shivalinga situated in this temple is considered as sacred as Baba Vishwanath of Kashi. This temple is dedicated to Hindu religion. It is considered one of the seven sacred Muktikshetras. Devotees must come here and take a dip in the Arabian Sea.

Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
Now we are talking about seashore temples here, then how can we forget Konark Sun Temple? Situated near one of the busiest beaches of Odisha – Chandrabhaga Beach – this temple is certainly very famous as one of the most ancient temples in the country. The famous Konark Sun Temple located in Odisha is 772 years old. Tourists come from all over the world to see this temple made of sandstone and granite. This temple is constructed in such a way that the first ray of the sun falls at the entrance of the temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Surya. This temple was constructed in 1250 AD. It was built by the Ganga dynasty king Narasimhadev I. Its structure is in the shape of a chariot. There are a total of 12 pairs of wheels in the chariot. The diameter of a wheel is about 3 meters. These wheels are also called incense sticks because they work to tell time. There are seven horses in this chariot, which are considered a symbol of the seven days of the week.

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