Town of Dhareshwar

by Vikas Kamat
First Online: March 04, 2019
Page Last Updated: August 20, 2024

The town of Dhareshwar is located between the towns of Honavar and Kumta in Uttara Kannda District. The legend has it that when Rawana tried to unseat the holy Atma-linga the anointing piece landed in this place and there is a famous temple that contains the piece and is widely worshipped.


 


Dhareshwar Beach is a small and beautiful coast on the Arabian Sea

 

Pieces of Atma Linga Scattered Nearby

 

See Also:

  • Emerald Coast -- Articles and pictures of Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) district documented over five decades.