Shiva Temples in Karnataka

The auspicious one, the great yogi, destroyer and regenerator within the Trimurti.

2 Temples dedicated to Shiva in Karnataka

gokarna

Mahabaleshwar Temple

Home to the Atmalinga, said to have been brought here by Ravana. Considered older than Rameshwaram and equally sacred.

hampi

Virupaksha Temple

The only fully functioning temple of the Hampi ruins, dedicated to Virupaksha (a form of Shiva). Its 50-metre gopuram dominates the sacred landscape.