Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal, Karnataka

Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal, Karnataka

Tarakeshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hangal Town in the Hangal Taluk of Haveri District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is situated on the banks of the Dharma River. The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas should spend the thirteenth year in concealment (Ajnatavas) as per the agreement. If they caught, they should continue another 12 years of exile in the forest. It is believed that Hangal (called as Virata during the Mahabharata times) was the place where the Pandavas spent the thirteenth year of their exile. Hangal was known as Viratakote (Fort of Virata) and Viratanagara (City of Virata) in medieval inscriptions. There is conical mound known as Kuntina Dibba or hillock of Kunti in the town is a testament to its connection to Mahabharata. Kuntina Dibba is believed to have been formed by the husks of the grain for feeding her sons.

History

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The Temple

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Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Hangal Bus Stand, 37 Kms from Haveri, 38 Kms from Haveri Railway Station, 42 Kms from Sirsi, 45 Kms from Tadas, 72 Kms from Shikaripura, 79 Kms from Hubli Airport, 94 Kms from Dharwad, 98 Kms from Harihar, 102 Kms from Gadag, 123 Kms from Shivamogga and 371 Kms from Bengaluru. Hangal is situated on state road one on Tadas to Shikaripura route.

Location