Tag Temples of Karnataka

Where Hanuman Was Born Anjani Hills Hampi

This hill believed to be the birthplace of Hanuman is located in the center of Anegondi area. You can see this hill from the Hampi side of the river as you trek along the Kampa Bhups’s (the riverside trek) Path.

* There is a cotroversy on this.Hanuman is reported to have been born near Nasik,Anjeri.

At the top of the hill is the temple dedicated for Hanuman, the monkey god.

The temple door is always kept closed (to prevent the cheeky monkeys enter inside, though it’s their General’s temple!). All are allowed inside. Just keep in mind the basic etiquettes needed in a prayer area, if you are new to a Hindu temple. The priest may offer holy water and the vermilion colored powder Hindus wear on their forehead.

Temple With 9 Million Shiva Lingas

We know of Shiva Temple with 108 Shiva Lingas9 Papanasam ,neaar Mayiladuthurai),1000 Lingas,Kbal Spean (Khmer: ក្បាលស្ពាន) ("Bridge Head" Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Siem Reap District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is situated along a 150m stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the main Angkor group of monuments.).

We have a temple in Karnataka where there are 9 Million Shiva Lingas!