What to expect
Highlights
- The Venkataramana (Vishnu) shrine.
- The forest setting.
- The regional pilgrimage atmosphere.
Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
A forest Venkataramana (Vishnu) temple ~26 km from Sirsi — a regional pilgrimage sometimes called the “Tirupati of Uttara Kannada”. This temple guide is organized from Sirsi in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple.
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Before you go to Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseSirsi
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit8→The Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple is a forest Vishnu (Venkataramana) temple about 26 km from Sirsi.
It is a regional pilgrimage sometimes called the “Tirupati of Uttara Kannada”.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 26 km from Sirsi in the forest country; by road.
- A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and follow the temple’s rules.
Distance by road
- Panaji (Goa)100 km
- Hubballi165 km
- Udupi175 km
- Mangaluru270 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Manjuguni Venkataramana TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:42 pm
Golden hour best light5:42 pm–6:42 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:42 pm–7:07 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A forest pilgrimage temple — carry water and be respectful during worship.
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7 more places around Sirsi, each worth a day of its own.
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The largest temple to the goddess Marikamba (Durga) in Karnataka, at Sirsi, famous for its biennial Marikamba Jatra — one of the biggest fairs in the state.
trekYana
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waterfallUnchalli Falls
19.9 km · ~33 min by cab
Also called Lushington Falls — where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m into a forested gorge near Siddapura, viewed from a platform after a short forest walk.
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heritageSonda Vadiraja Matha
22.3 km · ~37 min by cab
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Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
About 26 km from Sirsi in the forest country; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple?
About 26 km from Sirsi in the forest country; by road. A living temple — remove footwear, dress modestly and follow the temple’s rules.
How much time do I need for Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple?
Nearby you can pair Benne Hole Falls (8.8 km), Yana (11.1 km), Vibhooti Falls (12.9 km), Sirsi Marikamba Temple (19.0 km).
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