Manjunatha Temple Situated 104 Kms from Mangalore is Dharmasthala, the place of religious interest in the interior of Dakshina Kannada. Dharmasthala is an outstanding example of religious and cultural tolerance. The temple of lord Manjunatha here has Vaishnavite 'archakas' and is administered by Heggade, a Jain Trustee.
Charity is a way of life here and is extended to all with no distinction of caste or creed.
The Manjunatha Temple here attracts thousands of people all through the year. Every person who comes here irrespective of caste or creed is welcomed and given a free meal. During 'Laksha Deepotsava', one lakh lamps are lit and literary and religious discourses are held. In the recent past, the 39th monolith of Bahubali was installed at Dharmasthala by the Heggade. 37 kms from Mangalore on the road to Dharmasthala is the holy place of Karanje, well known for its medieval Shiva temple.