History
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A small peaceful town situated 17 Kms from Moodabidri, Karkala is a center of effervescent activity where dexterity & commitment combine to take an unusual form. One can see young zealous sculptors engraving beautiful figures and bringing stones to life.

It also has a huge Chaturmukha Basti. In recent years Ranjal Gopal Sharma , a famous sculptor, has left behind a living tradition of the art of engraving . Statues made here are appreciated over the world & exported to Japan.


Karkala also has a massive 12.8 m monolithic Gomateshwara and the St Lawrence Church which draw thousands of devotees from all communities.