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Kavoor Mahalingeshwara Temple near Mangalore in Karnataka

Kavoor Mahalingeshwara Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and is located at Kavoor Village, which is about 5 km from Mangalore. This important Shiva temple in Dakshina Kannada District is located near a vast lake.



The main deity worshipped in the shrine is Mahalingeshwara. The Shivling faces east and was established by Saint Kuvera. The place takes from Kuvera Rishi. It is also believed that Shiva gave darshan to the Saint at the spot where the present day shrine stands.

The temple is believed to be more than 600 years old and was an important center of worship in Tulunadu.

The most important festivals in the temple are Mahashivratri, Sri Krishna Jayanti and annual temple festival.


Kavoor Mahalingeshwara Temple Address

Contact Address:
Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple,
Kavoor Post,
Mangalore - 575 015
Dakshina Kannada District

Telephone :
0824 - 2481543
0824 - 2481980

Kavoor Mahalingeshwara Temple Timings

Morning Pooja Time – 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Evening Pooja Time – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM