श्री कलासेश्वरा स्वामी मंदिर , कलसा (कर्नाटक)
Sri Kalaseshwara Swaami Temple (Gudi) :
Sri Kalaseshwara Swaami temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is in the middle of small city called Kalasa which is in Chickmaglur district in Karnataka. Temple is on the small hill top surrounded by natural vegetation, forest, green lands, and natural beauty of the Western Ghats.
Temple is not big but spread in a big area with other small temples like
- Mata Parvati
- Lord Ganesha
- Lord Anjaniya
- Kal bhairav
It is believed that Kalasa city and it surrounding is protected due to this temple and people have high faith in it.
VisitingTiming: 06:00 AM to 11:30AM & 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Everyday.
Best time to visit: All-time.
Entry Fees: No for general darshan. You have to pay only if you want to perform some special rituals. Rates for those Sevas and rituals are mentioned on the board there in temple.
Daily Sevas
- Rudrabhishek
Address:
Sri Kalaseshwara Swaami Gudi
Kalasa Main Road, Kalasa, Mudigere Taluk,Chikkamagaluru Dist, Karnataka (India) Pin- 577124
Special occasion:
This is a very famous temple and thousands of people visit there every day. Below are some of the occasion while you expect more crowded.
- Mahashivratri
- Weekends
- Every Monday
- Holidays
Places to visit nearby:
- Adhishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple
- Sirimane Falls
- Hebbe Waterfalls
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sri Sharadamba Temple
Parking Places: Temple is on the main road and you will not find dedicated parking place. Next to the temple small private parking is available where you have to pay for parking. As traffic is not much there you can park your vehicle on the road also.
How to reach :
Indian Rail: The nearest railway station is in Chikmagalur which is district town and is about 86 km from the temple. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can catch an either bus or hire taxis to reach the temple.
Buses: The nearest main bus station is in Chikmagalur which is about 86 km from the temple. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can catch an either bus or hire taxis to reach the temple. Many buses from different cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, etc go to in Chikmagalur.
Airport: The nearest airport is in Mangalore which is about 129 km from the temple. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can catch an either bus or hire taxis to reach the temple.
Private Taxis: Kalasa is a small city and you will not find many options. Better to book a taxis for your entire journey so that you can plan for other nearby places.
Distance from nearby Cities
Sringeri: 34 km
Dharmasthala: 81 km
Kukke : 134 km
Chikmagalur: 86 km
Bangalore: 308 km
Mysore: 237 km
Hasan : 125 km
Shimoga: 120 km
Mangalore: 129 km
Hubli: 326 km
Tirupati: 552 km
Accommodation:
Kalasa is a small town and you will find many hotels and lodges there. Also many home stay and resorts are there in around 5 km.
Food & Restaurant:
It is in the middle of the small city and you will find many small scale restaurant with reasonable price. Many roadside eateries are also available.
Few Photos:
Visit Date: 11 Nov 2022
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