Madhugiri is a small town situated at a distance of about 100 kms from Bangalore and about 43 kms from Tumkur. There are several places near Madhugiri of that attracts tourists . Among them the most popular are the Madhugiri Fort, Mallinatha Temple, the Maidanahalli Blackbuck Sanctuary (renamed Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve), etc. Madhugiri Fort [...]
Religious tourism is a very big part of tourism in Karnataka. Our state has many famous temples all around the state. The major temples in Karnataka are listed here.
Siddara Betta: A Wonderful Tourist Place Near Madhugiri
May 1, 2013 by
Siddara Betta is one of the visited places near Madhugiri and is a rocky hill situated in Tumkur district. The place lies at a distance of about 100 kms from Bangalore. The place is mainly known for a temple and a few caves located at the top of the hill. There is a shrine of [...]
Venkateshwara Temple
August 2, 2011 by
District: Gadag Town: Ramenahalli Temple: Venkateshwara Temple Venkateshwara Temple Venkateshwara Temple – Overview The Lord Venkateshwara temple is located in the Ramenahalli Taluk which lies in the district of Gadag. It is believed that Lord Rama along with Lakshmana came here on his way to Sri Lanka. This is how the place got its name. [...]
Devarayanadurga Temple
July 29, 2011 by
District: Tumkur Town: Tumkur Temple: Devarayanadurga Temple Devarayanadurga is a hill which is situated in Tumkur and has two popular temples, the Yoganarasimha and Bhoganarasimha and is a popular destination for the devotees. Devarayanadurga – Overview Devarayanadurga is a place in Tumkur district which is famous for its temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha. The place [...]
Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple
July 28, 2011 by
District: Tumkur Town: Kunigal Temple: Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy temple is located on the Mangalore- Bangalore highway (NH 48). It is at a distance of 95 KM from Bangalore. The temple is situated in the Kunigal town of Tumkur District. Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple – Overview The Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy temple, an [...]
Antharagange Temple
July 20, 2011 by
District: Kolar Town: Kolar town Temple: Antaragange Antaragange Antaragange is a mountain located in the Shathashrunga mountain range. It is located three kilometers from Kolar in the direction of Kolar Betta, the series of mountains that form the temple backdrop. This is a sacred spot consecrated with a temple and tank which receives water from [...]
Sringeri Sharadamba Temple
June 24, 2011 by
District: Chikmagalur Town: Shringeri Temple: Shringeri Sharadamba Temple Shringeri Sharadamba Temple is located in Shringeri town, in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Shringeri Sharadamba Temple – Overview The Sharadamba temple in Shringeri was established by Sri Shankaracharya when he established the Sharada Peetham Matha here. It is a beautiful temple, set in the Malnad region. [...]
Vishwa Shanti Ashram, Arishinakunte
June 22, 2011 by
District: Bangalore Town: Arishinakunte Temple: Vishwa Shanti Ashram Vishwa Shanti Ashram is a spiritual center near Bangalore. It is located on the Bangalore Tumkur highway, in Arishinakunte village in Nelamangala Taluk. It is located at a distance of around 25 km from Bangalore city. Vishwa Shanti Ashram – Overview Vishwa Shanti Ashram is a wonderful [...]
Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi
June 21, 2011 by
District: Chikmagalur Town: Belavadi Temple: Veera Narayana Temple The Veera Narayana temple is situated in Belavadi village in the Chikmagalur district, Karnataka Veera Narayana Temple – Overview This is a beautiful Hoysala style temple located 28 km south of Chikmagalur town in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Belavadi, also known as Ekachakranagara, is very near to [...]
Mahakuta
June 13, 2011 by
District: Bagalkot Town: Mahakuta Temple: Mahakuta Group of Temples Mahakuta is a place of religious significance for Shaivites. It is situated in Bagalkot in Karnataka, a few kilometers away from Badami. Mahakuta Group of Temples – Overview The Mahakuta Group of Temples was built during the 6th to 8th century AD. The temples share the [...]
Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa
June 10, 2011 by
District: Chikmagalur Town: Kalasa Temple: Kalaseshwar Temple The Kalaseshwara Temple is located in Kalasa town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Kalaseshwara Temple – Overview and Mythology Kalasa town is located on the banks of the river Bhadra. Tradition traces the origin of this town to events related in the Skanda Purana. The wedding of [...]
Shri Veerabhadra Temple, Godachi
June 8, 2011 by
District: Belgaum Town: Godachi Temple: Veerabhadra Temple Godachi is a small village in the Ramdurg Taluq of Karnataka. This place is located in the Belgaum district and it has many beautiful temples including the Shri Veerabhadra temple. A famous fair is held here every year. Godachi – Overview Godachi is a small village famous for [...]
