Divine trails
A Spiritual Haven in the Malnad Hills.
Varadahalli, also known as Sri Sridhara Swami Ashram, is a serene spiritual retreat located in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district. It is dedicated to Sri Sridhara Swamiji (1908–1973), a revered saint, philosopher, and spiritual guide known for his deep devotion, simplicity, and humanitarian values.
A Sacred Seat of Jain Devotion Amidst Malnad Serenity.
The Bale Padmavati Temple is an important Jain pilgrimage center located at Vadambailu village, in Hosanagar taluk, Shivamogga district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavati Devi, revered as a protective deity in Jainism.
The Divine Abode of Goddess Renukamba in the Hills.
The Chandragutti Renukamba Temple, located near Soraba taluk in Shivamogga district, is a revered pilgrimage center dedicated to Goddess Renukamba (Mother of Parashurama).
The Sacred Seat of Goddess Chowdeshwari, Guardian of Justice.
The Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, located on the banks of the Sharavathi backwaters in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district, is one of Karnataka’s most famous pilgrimage centers.
The Sacred Seat of Goddess Padmavati in the Malnad Hills.
Humcha (Hombuja), located in Shivamogga district (near Hosanagar taluk), is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, renowned for the ancient Sri Padmavati Temple and Sri Parshwanatha Basadi.
Sacred Land of Parashurama and Timeless Legends.
The Mrugavadhe Temple, located near Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, is an ancient pilgrimage site associated with the legend of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. According to mythology, this was the spot where Parashurama killed Karthavirya Arjuna, the thousand-armed king, with his axe (Parashu). The word Mrugavadhe means “the place of the hunt”. The temple, dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna (Shiva), is simple yet spiritually significant, surrounded by lush Malnad greenery. It is visited by devotees, history enthusiasts, and those interested in mythological heritage.
A Sacred Abode of Lord Shiva Amidst Malnad’s Quietude.
The Gulaguli Shankara Temple, located in Hosanagara taluk, Shivamogga district, is a lesser-known but spiritually significant temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by dense Malnad forests, areca plantations, and rolling hills, it offers devotees a peaceful retreat for worship and meditation.
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