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Sirsi Marikamba Temple & Sahasralinga

Sirsi, Karnataka, India

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Overview

The 1688 'big goddess' of Uttara Kannada and, in the Shalmala river nearby, a thousand Shivalingas carved into the riverbed, surfacing as the water drops.

Why visit: A riverbed of carved lingas — one of India's strangest sacred sights.

Things to do

›Marikamba darshan
›Sahasralinga riverbed
›Hanging bridge
›Banavasi combo

DarshanRiverbed WalkPhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Feb (Sahasralinga best pre-monsoon); Marikamba jatre (biennial)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–700

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

21.6 km

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