Neliyadi Beedu was considered as the residence of a Jain Chieftain lived in Kuduma, present Dharamasthala, about 800 years ago. The Jain priest Birmanna Peggade along with his wife Ammu Ballathi lived a pious, simple and God fearing life in this Beedu. It is located adjacent to Xhandraswamy temple.
Chandranath Swamy Basadi or temple is a renovated Jain temple. The olden medieval temple was renovated in the recent past. The temple enshrines the image of Chandranath Swamy and has a golden halo. The temple is located at a scenic picturesque surrounding. The calm ambiance of the temple surroundings is worth mentioning.
Manjunath Temple, known famously as Kadri Manjunatha temple, is situated on the foot of the picturesque Kadri Hills in the proximity of Dharamasthala. The temple is the living specimen of the Vijayanagara style of architecture and the temple dates back to 1068 AD.
The Manjunath temple enshrines Shree Manjunath a distinct form of Lord Shiva. It is in the style of Udbhava Linga. It is seen as a natural stone slab placed in a parallel level to the floor of 'the garbha griha'. A distinct feature of the linga is that it absorbs all the amount of the water poured on it.
Ram Mandir in Dharamasthala is located on the banks of the River Netravati. Ram Mandir is built by Nityanandaswamy in 2003. The Swamy has numerous followers and is a Yoga and spiritual guru. The temple enshrines Lord Rama. The idols are in marbles. Apart from Lord Ram, the idols of Sita and Lakshmana are also installed in this temple.
The serene location of the temple premise is very attractive. The place offers all facilities for a calm and meditating worship of lord Ram. The temple is well constructed and well maintained. Thousands of devotees visit this temple in a year.
Built a several years ago, one of the historical temple, is situated on top of a hill at Kurumgad, a tortoise shaped island, which is about 6 km from Karwar. The temple is dedicated to Narasimha, one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Maha Vishnu. One can trek up the rugged hill at Karumgad Island to pray at the Narasimha Temple.
Dandelappa temple is one of the oldest famous temple in Dandeli City. The City is situated in the Maland belt and such abounds in thick greeneries adding to the beautiful landscape with hills, valleys and river.
At the convergence of the rivers Cauvery, the underground Sujyothi and the Kanike, the Bhangandeshwara temple here has a distinct Kerala touch. Because of the three rivers, it is also called Triveni Sangama. The serene temple has intricate carvings and a copper roof. A dip at the Triveni Sangam nearby is supposed to revive sagging spirits, but take prior permission at the temple. Every October 17, on Tulasankranama, thousands come here to swim and pray. For this is Telecauvery (meaning Head of the Cauvery), the origin of one of the seven sacred rivers.
Ankali Math The ancient monastery of Ankali Math is also called Paradeshappana Guhe. A number of caves, located underneath the Kallu Mantapa (stone sanctum) of this mutt, might have served as refuges for monks and mendicants indulged in penance and praying.
This place is famous for the celebrated tomb and a temple dedicated to great saint Tippe Rudraswamy who is said to have lived about 250 years ago. He was the spiritual preceptor of the Hatti Paleyagars. It is about 35 kms from Chitradurga and 2 kms from Challakere.
The Hidimbeshwara temple is the oldest one on the hill. The other temples in the hill fort are those of Ekanathamma, Phalguneshwara, Gopalakrishna, Anjaneya, Subbaraya and the Siddeswara.
A huge kettledrum, in one of the temples, 6 feet in height and 10 feet in circumference is said to be Bhima's.