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Sri Marikamba Temple:Sirsi - is a tranquil town, dotted with terracotta-tiled houses, Jain Basadis (temples) and ancient Hindu temples. The 16th Century Marikamba Temple enshrines a wooden deity, that is believed to have been found in a tank.  The temple has a car festival once in two years. Scarce in numbers are unheard of this fair of historical fame. Millions of devotees rush in from remote parts of the country to attend this scintillating fair of Shri Marikamba. By getting darshana and blessings of Shri Devi, they become fortunate and opulent in life. Innumerable devotees of Goddess Marikamba of SIRSI are spread over in the neighboring states of kerala,Tamilnadu and Andra Pradesh. Sri Marikamba as she is believed has become the chief goddess of worship, a family deity of the people of Uttara Kannada and Dakshina Kannada districts.

Jog Falls:    

Bear witness to nature’s headlong tumble as the Sharavati river makes a spectacular drop of 810ft. (253m) in four distinct cascades – known locally as Raja, Rani, Rover, and Rocket – to create the highest falls in Asia. The falls are at their best during the monsoon, with arching rainbows coloring the mist.               Distance ...    58 kms from Sirsi.                                                                 Best time for visit...  winter and Rainy season.

Sahasra Linaga  :                                                                There are hundreds of the stones with Shiva Linga carved on them by the side or river 'Shalmala'. Because these uncountable carvings, the place gets the name "Sahasra Linga" (thousand lingas). Every year on the day of 'Shivaratri' thousands of people visit this place to worship Lord Shiva. When the water level is not high enough you can actually see all those carvings.                                                                                   Distance ...    17kms from Sirsi.                                                                 Best time for visit...  winter or early summer.

Yana :                                                                             The gigantic rock formations of Yana stand proud and tall among the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada district. Two huge rocks are the center of attraction here. There are two temples, temple of Shiva inside a cave and a Ganesha temple nearby. The other places of interest are a small waterfall and the forest itself. Located near the Chandrika river, Yana is an ideal destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature-lovers alike.   The awesome Bhairaveshwara and Jaganmohini shikharas, or peaks. A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva lies below these shikharas. The vagaries of time have caused these limestone structures to turn blackish brown; a profusion of beehives dots the rock surface.                                                    Distance...   40kms from Sirsi.                                                                Best time for visit...  Except Rainy season.
Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi :  Apprx. 8th century A.D.

Banvasi was the capital of the Kadambas, the first kingdom of ancient Karnataka. This is where the eminent poet Pampa wrote his poems. The Madhukeshwara Temple, famed for its architecture, derives its name from the honey-coloured lingam in the inner sanctum of the temple. An imposing Nandi faces the lingam. Of special interest is the intricately carved stone cot, which was actually used by the kings. The annual cultural festival "Kadambatsava" is held in the month of December.

Distance...   22kms from Sirsi.                                                         Best time for visit...  Any time.

SONDA  Math:

Sri Swarnavalli Matt which is at the distance of 20kms from sirsi is an old math. It is in the midst of natural surroundings. The shalmala river flows near the math. It is one of the pilgrimage centres. There present swamiji is Shri Gangadharendra Saraswati . He is also known as "Green Swami" as he stands for protecting the greenery of the area.

Distance...   20kms from Sirsi.                                                                                                                                     Best time for visit...  Any time.

 

How to Reach Sirsi :

  •    Bus Route:   425 Km from Bangalore.

                                       102 Km from Hubli.

  •  Rail Route :   Hubli, South Central Rail:102 Km from sirsi.

                                     Haveri Railway Station : 74 Km from sirsi

                                     Konkan Rail Point Kumta : 60 Km from Sirsi

  •  Air Route   :   Hubli Airway situated 102 kms from sirsi .