Glimpse of Fascinating Pilgrimage Temples in Karnataka
Glimpse of Fascinating Privilege Temples in Karnataka Dharmastala Chamundi Hills Nanjanagudu Shri Srikanteshwara Swami Temple Murudeshwara Mahadeshwara Betta Talakadu Mudukuthore Malikarjuna Swamy Temple Kotilingeshwara Temple Melukote Kukke Subramanya Srirangapatna BR Hills sringeri Udupi Gokarna patadakal Chenakeshva Temple Kedareshwara Temple kanaka Durga Virupaksha Temple The Dharmasthala Temple is a beautiful, historic temple that is 8 centuries old. It is dedicated to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva and is situated in the famous Dakshin Kannada district of the temple town of Dharmasthala. Named after the Goddess Chamundi , the Chamundeshwari Temple sits atop the main hill. The main hill itself features an ancient stone stairway of 1,008 steps leading to its summit. Approximately halfway to the summit is statue of bull Nandi, the vahana , or "vehicle" of Lord Shiva , which is 4.9 m tall and 7.6 m long and carved out of a single piece of black granite. Around this po