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Chikka Tirupati, Arsikere

Chikka Tirupati which is also called as Malekallu Tirupati or Amaragiri Malekallu Tirupati. It is located 2 km away from Arsikere, Hassan District. The main God worshipped here is Lord Balaji or Sri Venkataramana Swamy. There is a temple on the top of the hill which contains 1200 steps.

There is a belief that sage Agasthya had offered prayers here to Lord Balaji and was blessed with lords Darshan here. It is also said that sage Vashista lived here and went to atonement by worshipping Lord Venkataramana Swamy, and on the day of Suddha Dwadashi Lord appeard and blessed him and hence this day every year a Maharathothsava will be held and is celebrated as one of the biggest fest. On this day we can find many people who climb the hill and offer prayers to Lord. And also there will be huge gathering for Rathothsava.

Even at the bottom of the hill there is a temple built and Vigraha installed here too. This was done by a Palegar. The temple is built in Hoysala architecture. The temple is combination of Dravidian Architecture and Nagara style .There is a beautiful Kalyani near the temple.

The nature around is so pleasant and fascinating which makes lots of people visit this place. And it is one the must visit place in and around Arsikere.