This is an ancient temple said to be built in 11-12th Century. In the premises of this temple we find a unique pond on the western side. It is said that in olden days pearls were found to be growing in the pond. In the local dialect muttu means pearls, which brought the name Mutthur to this place later called as Puttur. During the month of April the car festival is celebrated for 10 days with much gaiety and fervor. The town is at its colorful best with the dazzling, light and marvelous display of fire crackers. More than a lakh people visit Puttur during the festival.

It is an enterprise to promote the welfare of cocoa bean growers of Karnataka & Kerala. It is the biggest Factory of its kind in the Asian continent. The different varieties of Chocolate produced here are having indigenous market and some portion is exported.The company has now entered in Rubber and Black pepper market. The company also provides guidance for farmers for growing arecanut and cocoa

K. Shivaram Karanth, Jnanpith Award recipient stayed here for about 40 years. Dr. Karanth made most of his literary contributions and cultural endeavors at Balavana. A library of his literary works and an attractive museum is established and is open to the public.The Lifestyle Museum in Balavana in Puttur, celebrating his life and lifestyle, was inaugurated today by Veerappa Moily, Umashree and others.

One of the ancient church built in 1830 by the Roman Catholic missionaries from Goa in Gothic style. This holy church is renovated with elegant architectural beauty.