Monday, January 21, 2019

Kasi Vishweshwara Temple, Antara Gange, Kolar, Karnataka

Kasi Vishweshwara Temple, Antara Gange, Kolar, Karnataka
Kasi Vishweshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Antara Gange near Kolar Town in Karnataka State, India. The Temple is situated on Antara Gange Hills. Antara Gange Hills is situated in the Shathashrunga mountain range. The Temple is also called as Kashi of South.


Etymology
Antara Gange literally means "Ganges from deep" in Kannada.


Legends
The Antara Gange hill is associated with Lord Parasurama and Jamadagni. According to Hindu mythology, the killing of Kartaviryaarjuna by Parasurama followed by Jamadagni’s murder by sons of Kartaviryaarjuna and the self-immolation of Renuka was on this hill. Mythology also says that Parasurama took a vow to kill the entire Kshatriya race on this hill.


The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Vishweshwara. The temple has a main Shiva Lingam and around four to five other lingams on the side of the Main Mandapam. There is a pond in the temple premises, which gets a continuous flow of underground water from the mouth of a Basava (stone bull). It is believed that drinking water from the pond cleanse one from many diseases. The devotees believe that the water is the sacred Ganga falling from the head of Lord Shiva.


There is a steep and narrow path behind the temple to top of the mountain. There are several small temples on the top of the hill. A clear view of entire town of Kolar can be seen from the top of this mountain. There are caves in the Antara Gange Hills. The caves are located at about 3 - 4 Kms from the temple. Trekking in and around caves is popular here. Tourists also do night trekking and camping here, especially in summer months. The mountains have many wild monkeys which grab food from the people visiting this hill.


Connectivity
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