Idagunji is a famous place of Hindu worship in Uttara Kannada district and Honnavar taluk. The Lord Ganesha temple is the main attraction, receiving more than 1 million devotees per year. Idugunji is close to Manki Mavinakatte and about 15 km from Honavar, 28 Km from Navilgona.

Location and Transport:

Honnavara is a coastal town within Uttara Kannada district. It lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and on the banks of the river Sharavathi. The town is famous for its scenic natural beauty with beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes.

Idagunji Devasthana (temple) is about 15 kms from Honnavara. Buses, mini vans and tempos operate frequently from Honnavara to Idagunji temple.

National Highway 17 ( NH17) connects Honnavara and Bhatkal. Idagunji road is a slight deviation on this part of NH 17. Landmark for this deviation on NH17 is Idagunji entrance arch, which is about 11kms from Honnavara. Idagunji Devasthana is situated about 4 kms from this entrance arch.

Even though Konkan Railway passes near Idagunji entrance arch, the nearest station the person can alight is Honnavara or Murudeshwara. One can alight at Honnavara station, if coming from Goa or at Murudeshwara station if travelling from Mangalore direction.