Shiva
Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple
Nanjangud, Karnataka · Srikanteshwara (Shiva)
About Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple
Called Dakshina Kashi (South Kasi), this is one of the most important Shiva temples in Karnataka on the banks of the Kapila river. Shiva is worshipped as Srikanteshwara (one with the blue throat — who drank the cosmic poison). The annual Doddajatre festival is one of the largest in Karnataka.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Srikanteshwara (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Parvati
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Nanjangud Town (2 km)
Nearest Airport
Mysore Airport (23 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Mysore
Visitor Tips
The Doddajatre chariot festival (February/March) is spectacular; the temple banana (Nanjangud rasabale) is a famous local variety.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
State
Karnataka
Location
Nanjangud
Ideal Base City
Mysore
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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