Bantwal is one of the important
town of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Places to see in and around Bantwal
Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple: Sri
Mahalingeshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bantwal. A car festival
is held here annual during this auspicious day which attracts a large number of
devotees.
Shri Tirumala Venkatramana Swamy: One
of the famous temples of Bantwal. It is believed that Lord Venkateshwara has
come here from Tirupati.
Nandavara: Sri Vinayaka
Shankaranarayana Durgamba temple at Nandavara is one of the historical temples
situated on the banks of river Nethravathi.
Sri Gopalakrishna Devasthana,
Kairangala
Sri Chandikeswari Temple, BC Road
Sri Somanatheshwara temple, Near
BC Road
Sri Mahamaya Temple
Sri Narahari Temple at Kalladka
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy
Temple, Kadeshivalaya
Sri Panchalingeswara Temple,
Vittla: Sri Panchalingeshwara temple is the largest as well as oldest temple
and it is famous for its unique ancient artifact and rare artistic
magnificence.
Sri Karinjeshwara Temple at
Karinja: Sri Karinjeshwara temple is situated at a place called Karinja of
Kavalamudur village in Bantwal taluk. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvathi.
Sri Rajarajeswari Temple at
Polali: The temple is located at Polali in Kariyangala village of Bantwal
Taluk. King Suratha got constructed this temple, installed the image of Goddess
Rajarajeshwari.
Nara Hari Parvatha: Narahari
Parvatha is one of the oldest temples and it is located on the top of the hill.
It is believed that Nara and Hari, incarnations of Lord Vishnu were supposed to
have performed the penance at this place.
Sri Pancha Durgaparameshwari
Temple at Kakyabeedu
Sri Vanadurga Temple at Denthadka: Vanadurga Temple is located in Kedila Village.