This vast country of India is known for its spirituality where you will find many famous temples in every region. Every temple has its faith and there are some specialties due to which it gets fame. Some temples are known for their magnificence and some for 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's know about these famous temples of the country situated on the seashore.

Murudeshwara Temple, Karnataka
Murudeshwara Temple is one of the very famous seaside temples in India. This is the same time located in Karnataka, where the world's second and India's tallest statue of Lord Shankar is installed. The idol of Lord Shankar installed here can be seen from a long distance. A huge idol of Lord Shiva about 123 feet (about 20 stories) high is placed outside this temple. Many tourists from all over the world visit this temple to see the fascinating miracle of this temple. Along with visiting this temple, you can also enjoy the splendid beach. The Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides. The Murudeshwara Temple in Karnataka is always crowded with devotees, but this temple sees a huge gathering of devotees during Mahashivratri.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat
This temple is located in the 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 Shivling kept in this temple was installed by Chandra Dev. Built on the banks of the Arabian Sea, this temple is mentioned in Skandpuran, Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, 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 that even today this temple remains the center of faith for its countless Shiva devotees.

Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu
The Shore Temple on top of the old temples of India is a grand monument in itself. This noisy temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Located in Mahabalipuram facing the Bay of Bengal, its architecture and structure are very interesting. The structure of this temple is like a pyramid, where statues of different animals and animals have been made by doing beautiful carvings very well. This World Heritage Site comes with important temples for devotees, but the beauty around this temple and the beach nearby will surely mesmerize you. 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 kms from the famous city of Maharashtra - Mumbai, this is a very important temple for Hindus. Let us tell you, this temple is also situated near the Arabian Sea, due to which this place is known to be a very peaceful place. Savitri river originating from Mahabaleshwar meets the Arabian Sea near Harihareshwar. The river borders Ratnagiri and Raigarh districts. Harihareshwar town is situated between the four hills Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Brahmadri, and Pushpadri, to the north of which is the Harihareshwar temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva but the idols 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. Both these banks are situated to the north and south of the temple. You can come here with your family members to spend a good time.

Mahabaleshwar Temple, Karnataka
Gokarna in Karnataka is one of the most visited beaches in India. But what adds to the charm of this beach is the Mahabaleshwar Temple. Mahabaleshwara Temple is one of the most famous temples of Gokarna which is located in the Uttara Kannada district. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this mighty temple is a major pilgrimage center and therefore always teeming with devotees. A Shivling is situated in this temple which is very famous among the devotees who come here. The Shivling located here is also known as Atmalinga. The Shivling in this temple is considered as sacred as that of Baba Vishwanath of Kashi. This temple is called the Hindu religion.

Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
Now we are here talking about sea shore temples, so how can we forget the Konark Sun Temple? This temple situated near one of the busiest beaches of Odisha - Chandrabhaga Beach - certainly has a lot of fame as one of the oldest 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 has been 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 built in 1250 AD. It was done by Gang dynasty king Narasimhadeva I. Its structure is in the shape of a chariot. The chariot has a total of 12 pairs of wheels. The diameter of one wheel is about 3 meters. These wheels are also called sundials because they work to tell the time. There are seven horses in this chariot, which are considered to be the symbol of the seven days of the week.