Dharmasthala is a popular pilgrimage destination of South India and is famous for the temple of Sri Manjunathaswamy, which is devoted to Lord Shiva. The town of Dharmasthala is situated on the bank of the River Nethravathi, in the middle of the forest in the state of Karnataka. The place has a rich historical and mythological importance and the temple attracts a horde of devotees from all over South India. Free mass weddings is a major attraction of the town. Shri Manjunatheshwara, Shri Ammanavaru, Four Dharma Daivas, temple of Shri Chandranatha Swamy, Manjusha vastu sangrahalaya (museum), Vasantha Mahal, Pushpa vatika and Vintage car museum are some of the major attractions of the place.