Ramadevara Betta Sri Kote Anjeneya Temple, Karnataka

Address

Ramadevara Betta Sri Kote Anjeneya Temple, Ramadevara Betta, Ramanagara-Magadi Road entrance, West side gate, Karnataka

Diety

Sri Kote Anjeneya

Introduction

Ramadevara Betta in Ramanagara about 50 kms from Bangalore, 3 kms from Ramanagra, The Fort at Ramadevara Betta is a large one with 7 tiers. Much of the fortification still remains intact The lower fortification extended up till the river Arkavathi and had enclosed the erstwhile town of Ramagiri. However today, the town has disappeared, with a few mango groves and farms taking its place. The lower fortification on the river bank is still intact at a few places. Except for the fortification and temples around, most of the other structures are lost. There are two routes from the temple site, one towards the lower fortification which takes through 3 tiers of fortification up till the river and the second takes to the upper Kote Anjaneya Swamy which is believed to have been installed 700 years ago located close to the 4th gateway. the rocks on our way down is a carving of Lord Ganesha and a little further lies a water pond. There is a small temple built recently that houses a carving of Lord Anjaneya along with other sculptures. the upper fortification wherein the 6th and 7th gateways remain completely destroyed.