Chintamani Kailasagiri Cave temple, Karnataka

Address

Chintamani Kailasagiri Cave temple, Kailasagiri Temple Rd, Chintamani Taluk, Kavalaganahalli, Karnataka 563125

Diety

Shiva Amman: Parvati

Introduction

Kailasagiri is 7 kms from Kaiwara, Located in Chintamani Taluk in Chakballapur district, Karnataka. Just 6-7 km away from Kaiwara is Kailasha Giri which is famous for cave temples like Ambaji Durga, Ananta Padmanabha and Chenna Keshava cave temples. These temples can be seen from the top of the hills. The magnitude of the cave and the efforts made to construct the temple are impressive.There are three shrines in Kailasagiri dedicated to Lord Shiva (four faced), Goddess Parvathi and Lord Ganesha. Kailasagiri shiva cave temple is Human-made cave temple. On top of the Kailasha giri hill there is also a lake, which is the prime water supply for Chintamani. Ambaji Durga this temple is not manmade. It is a natural cave temple housing the beautiful idol of Ananta Padmanabha and Chenna Keshava. Chintamani district the place is replete with historical and mythological tales of Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Festivals

Mahashivrathri

Century/Period/Age

1000- Years old

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Kaiwara

Nearest Railway Station

Chintamani

Nearest Airport

Bengaluru

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