Nellitheertha Cave Temple

Nellitheertha Cave Temple
Nellitheertha Cave Temple entrance
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNellitheertha
DeityShiva
Location
LocationNellitheertha
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia

Nellitheertha Cave Temple in Nellitheertha, Karnataka, India is dedicated to the Indian deity Somanatheshwara, or Shiva. The temple dates back to at least 1487 CE.[1]

To the right of the temple is a natural cave, about 200 metres (660 ft) long. Access is restricted, forcing visitors to crawl in on their knees. Inside, there is a lake and a Shiva Lingam.

See also

References

  1. ^ Cave Temple Nellitheertha History
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