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TUMAKURU DISTRICT TOURIST PLACES

Tumakuru, a land where Lord Rama and his wife Sita are said to have rested of their way back from Lanka. A land whose countryside is dotted with temples, each narrating stories of divine grace. Of times when the lord descended on earth to rid his devotees of their misery.

Experiencing Tumakuru

Magnificent temples. Majestic forts. Scenic splendor... Tumakuru has them all. Covering a total area of 10,598 sq.km., Tumakuru district’s villages and taluks have fascinating stories attached to them.

''' SIDDHAGANGA. '''

A famous centre for pilgrimage, Siddhaganga has a temple dedicated to Siddhalingeshwara on a hillrock which is held in high esteem by devotees. At the entrance of this temple six shrines can be seen. Near this temple, amidst scenic surroundings, stands a Veerashaiva Matha. The Matha feeds thousands of students and pilgrims daily. This is one of the important educational centres.

HOW TO REACH

The nearest railway station is Kyatasandra near Tumakuru. The temple is half a km away from the railway station. Siddaganga is also well connected by buses from Bangalore and Tumakuru.

 DEVARAYANA DURGA 

Situated amidst hill and dense forests, Devarayana Durga seems as though it has stepped right out of a picture postcard.

In the hilly terrain of Devarayana Durga, are various holy spots like the temples of Durga (Fort) Narasimha built by Mysore rulers in the Dravidian style of architecture, the Sanjivaraya temple dedicated to Hanuman and the temple of Kumbhi Narasimha. Near the Narasimha Temple are three sacred ponds called Narasimha Teertha, Parashara Teertha and the Pada Teertha. The Pada Teertha is inside a large cave. There is another cave with the statues of Lord Rama, his consort Sita and his brother Lakshmana. On going a little further from the hills, there is a natural spring called ‘Namada Chilume’. There are also some other springs nearby. The rivers Jayamangali and the Shimsha originate from these hill ranges. The place is quite cool in summer.

HOW TO REACH

Tumakuru is the nearest railway station. Devarayana Durga is also well connected by buses from Bangalore and Tumakuru.

NAMADHA CHILUME