Basrur Mahalingeshwara Temple

Basrur is a beautiful village located at a distance of 5 Km from Kundapur in Udupi district. Basrur was historically called as Vasupura, the capital of Vasuchakravarti.

Basrur was once a historic port town of Tulunadu on the banks of the Varahi River. The port was utilized by merchants of many foreign countries primarily to supply for the needs of Keladi Samsthana, which was near Shimoga.

Basrur is also popular for old temples. It houses many temples but Shree Mahatobar Mahalingeshwara Temple is of historical importance. The Basrur Mahalingeshwara Temple has a history of 1500 years. This temple was earlier called as the Nakharesvara Temple.

Basrur is also spiritual centre for Goud Saraswat Brahmin community and Sri Mahalasa Narayani temple is also located in Basrur.

Mahalingeshwara Temple Darshan Timings:

Morning: 6 AM to 1 PM
Evening: 5 PM to 8 PM

Temple address:
Sri Mahathobhara Mahalingeshwara Temple
Basrur, Kundapura
Udupi district
Pin code: 576211
Phone: 08254-237300

Distance from Basrur:

Bangalore: 444 Km
Mysore: 347 Km
Mangalore: 95 Km
Karwar: 184 Km
Kundapura: 5 Km
Udupi: 40 Km
Maravanthe: 19 Km
Bhatkal: 59 Km
Gokarna: 146 Km

How to get there:

Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Kundapura

Road: Basrur well connected by road network. It is situated at a distance of 5 Km from Kundapura.

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