Śrīkaṇṭheśvara Temple, Nanjangud
The Dakṣiṇa Kāśī of Karnataka
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the largest temples in Karnataka, with 122 liṅgas and the Rathotsava that fills the town every March.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Ganga-period origins with major Hoysala, Vijayanagara and Wodeyar additions; Tipu Sultan gifted an emerald liṅga after his elephant was cured here.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Kapila river bath before darśan
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrīkaṇṭheśvara Temple, Nanjangud, Nanjangud, MysuruNanjangud Town (NJDT) — 2 km
- Government: Nanjangud KSRTC bus stand, 1 km
- Private buses: Private buses on the Mysuru–Ooty road halt at Nanjangud town
Mysuru (MYQ) — 25 km
Mysuru Airport (Mandakalli) (MYQ) — 25 km · UDAN regional flights
23 km from Mysuru on the Ooty road.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Mysuru hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Bandipur National Park
- Gopalaswamy Betta