Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala is a unique centre of pilgrimage in Karnataka. Thousands of devotees visit this temple town every day to offer prayer to Lord Manjunatha Swamy, the presiding deity for their well-being and prosperity. Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala symbolises the unity of faiths in an unusual manner. A Shiva shrine where the archakas are Vaishinavites and the Dharmahikari Heggade is a Jain, make a unique combination signifying harmony of all religions. Dharmasthala is a religion, charitable and cultural centre. All the four types of charities (Chaturvidha Dana, Anna Dana, Aushadha Dana, Vidya Dana and Abhaya Dana) are held here. Dharma has acquired a multi-dimensional meaning here apart from its traditional connotation like religion, ritual formality, righteousness, duty. Alms, etc. Annapoorna, a place where a food is served free to thousands of devotees is a marvel of charity and organisation. Unique rural development programme of Shri Kshetra completed in 27 years in 2009. It benefits more than a lakh families. SIRI is a production unit of village women benefited by programme. Rooms are available to the visitors at various Guest houses.