Religious/ Spiritual

Veerabhadra Swamy Shrine is located outside the central Mookambika temple. There are many shrines in the outer parikrama devoted to parivara devatas, the accompanying deities. One of the parivara devata is Veerabhdran, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Other deities placed in the outer parikrama are Panchalingeswara and Shri Paarthesara.

Lord Shiva is worshipped in Veerabhadra Swamy temple. Special pujas are offered at this temple during Maha Shivaratri. People believe that the visit to Mookambika temple is not complete without offering Puja at this shrine.

Someswara Temple is a fine example of Vijayanagara style, complete with a massive pillared mukha mandapa. Heavy Prakara walls, ornate Kalyana mantapa and a Devi Shrine, lofty gopura is known for fine stucco figures on the tower, while the door frame is carved in typical Vijayanagara style with dwarapalas etc.. The temple has large tank (Kalyani) also. There are Vijayanagara inscriptions on the wall of store room and the yagashala dated to 15th century A.D.

This is L- shaped temple has two shrines, one for Durga (Kolaramma) and the other for Saptamatras. Kolaramma temple is a rare tantric temple in which some of the ancient tantric rituals are depicted. A rare memorial to a learned woman scholar has been found in Kolar. Both have a common vestibule.

The Durga Shrine has a wagon roof tower. The stucco figures in the saptamatras shrine are unusually large. The temple is of Dravida Vimana Style built in Ganga Tradition(11 century-A.D). Mahadwara has imposing pavilions in the inner side. The temple contains several Chola inscriptions. The earliest belonging to Rajendra-I (1012-1045 A.D).

Kammasandra, a village 6 Kms away from Kolar Gold Field has a collection of number of Shiva Lingas. The star attraction is the 108-ft tall Shiva linga, which is visible from a distance of about 10 Kms.There are over 87 Lakh lingas erected by devotes of all classes and creeds. Hundreds of Shiva lingas are also erected hy people of other religions including Muslims and Christans. The temple is also running a school where free meals are served for the kids.

Located 3 Kms from Kolar, Antharagange, a sacred stream, that pours sweet water from the mouth of a bull. This scenic spot, known as Shatha Shringa Parvatha, abounds in rocks of many shapes and rare flora and fauna. The hill top resembling a snakehood- (Havina Hede), gives a bird’s eye view of seven towns. It is a trekker’s delight, accessible from two routes, steep steps on one side and a motorabel route on the other. The granite temple of Neelakanteshwara, at the foothills, is an attraction.

Avani known as Gaya of the South, Avani has a cluster of Ramalingeshwara Temple all with in one courtyard dedicated to Lakshmana, Bharatha, and Shatrugna as well as a shankara muth built by the Nolamba dynasty. Legend has it, that the hill above was home to Valmiki's Ashram, where Lava and Kusha were Born and raised.

Bangaru Tirupati is located 29kms from Kolar in place called Guttahalli. This is a very famous temple which resembles the famous Sri Venkateshwara Temple of Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh.The temple is built on rocks which dates back to Brigu Maharushi's days.At Guttahalli, you'll find the temple on a hillock that is about 40 metres high. Just below the hillock is Garuda, Vishnu's vehicle.

The temple itself has a very impressive gopuram. There is the kalyani or water tank near which a flight of steps leads us to the idol of Venkataramana, also called Srinivasa. This small attractive sculpture has to be viewed from a six-holed window. The temple attracts lots of devotes particularly during the month of Shravana (July/August)

Adinarayanaswamy Temple is a cave temple located at the top of Yellodu hills in Kolar District.It is 12 Kms from Bagepalli. This temple enshrines a stone idol named Udbhavamurthy without any jewels or ornaments. Special pujas are performed on every Sundays and a car festival is celebrated on the third Sunday of Magha month, third lunar month, which usually falls in February-March. The devotees have to climb 618 steps to reach the temple. The two steps near the temple are unusually tall and can be climbed only with the help of a hanging rope.

The Sarvajna Peetha or the Shankarapeetham on the Kodachadri peak is believed to be the place where Shankaracharya spent his days in meditation and attained the highest seat of knowledge. The trek to Sarvajna Peetha is slightly dangerous and mostly travelers hire jeeps for the purpose.

Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple, also known as Kolapura “Adi Mahalakshmi, is a popular religious spot in South India. It is an ancient, sacred famous ‘Siddi Kshethra’ with many centuries’ histories and legendary stories behind.

This temple is located at an enchanting location nestled by thick forest. It is in the backdrop of majestic mountain ranges and the location offers majestic natural views. A self manifested Jyotirmaya Lingam with a middle golden line denoting the Sakthi is placed.

Thousands throng to this temple during Navaratri festival, which is celebrated as Sarswathi Puja. The temple structure is a specimen for the ancient Hindu style of temple architecture.