Karnataka boasts a rich cultural heritage deeply intertwined with its devotion to Lord Shiva. The state is dotted with numerous ancient and magnificent Shiva temples, each telling its own tale of architectural brilliance and spiritual significance. These sacred sites not only serve as places of worship but also as living testimonies to the state's profound connection to the divine. Pilgrims and tourists alike flock to Karnataka to witness the grandeur and sanctity of these temples, where the echoes of ancient chants and rituals continue to resonate through the corridors of time, honoring the timeless presence of Lord Shiva. Below are the list of important Shiva Temple to visit during Shivratri Mahotsav.
Important Shiva Temples in Karnataka
Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra
Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra is a small temple located in front of the Gangamma temple and diagonally opposite to the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleswaram layout in the north-western area of Bangalore city. The main importance of this temple is ‘Dakhshinamuka Nandi’ means ‘South facing Nandi’ and there is a continuous stream of water that flows out of the Nandi’s mouth and falls onto the Shivalinga. The source of the water flowing out of the Nandi’s mouth is still a mystery.
Sri Gangamma Devi Temple, Banglore
Sri Gangamma Devi Temple is located near the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleshwara layout, in the north-western area of Bangalore city.
Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Hills
Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple in Nandi Hills or Nandidurg, Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka.
Sri Vishweshwara Temple, Yellur
Mahathobhara Yelluru Shree Vishweshwara Temple is located in the Yellur village of Udupi district. Lord Vishweshwara is referred to at least in 12 rock edicts and recorded by the Kaifiyaths. This ancient temple has been considered as the perfect and unique model of the Devaayathana style of architecture.
Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
Nanjundeshwara Temple also known as Srikanteshwara Temple is popularly called as Dakshina Kashi or Kashi of South. It is an ancient temple located on the right bank of the Kapila River a tributary of the Kaveri River in the town of Nanjanagudu in Karnataka. The temple's main festival is Dodda Jaathre where thousands of devotees comes to darshan.
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Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
The Tarakeshwara or Tarakeshvara Temple is located in Hangal in Haveri District. The Tarakeshwara temple is a listed monument of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Teru Malleshvara Temple, Hiriyur
The Teru Malleshvara or Teru Malleshwara is a Vijayanagara era temple in Hiriyur town of Chitradurga district. The temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag
Trikuteshwara temple is in the town of Gadag, 50 km southeast of Hubli-Dharwad. This Shiva temple has three lingas mounted on the same stone.
Veerabhadra Temple, Yadur
Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kshetra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belagavi District, Karnataka. The shivalinga is also known as Shri veerupakshalinga.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple
Yediyuru Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a pilgrimage centre situated in Yedeyuru Village, Kunigal Town.The temple holds annual festivals during Maha Shivaratri and Ugadi.
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