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City in Karnataka, India
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Sirsi (ಸಿರ್ಸಿ) is a city in the Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
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Marigudi
Marikamba temple was built in 1688. The famous Marikamba Jaathre, commemorating the goddess Marikamba, is held by the temple authorities every alternate year. Nearly a lakh devotees from all parts of the country attend the fair, making it one of the biggest festivals in the region. The temple has very special paintings of murals in Kaavi art, an art form which was popular in the coastal Konkan region of Karnataka.
It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. Thousands of shivlingas appearing in shalmala river bed due to global warming effect. Sahasralingeśvara temple located near sirsi and is situated on the banks of the river shalmala, where a thousand lingas are found. The Shivalingas were built under the patronage of Sadashivarayavarma, king of the Sirsi kingdom (1678-1718). It is also possible to see many Nandi (vehicle of lord Shiva) which are carved in front of the Shivalingas. On the auspicious day of Mahashivaratri thousands of pilgrims visit Sahasraliṅga to offer their prayers to Shiva.
Lushington Falls
Measuring 116 metres (381 ft) drop in the Aghanashini river, also known as Lushington Falls, named after J. D. Lushington, a District Collector of the British Government, who discovered the falls in 1845. This place can be reached by a 5-km (3.1 mi) trek through thick forest or drive down to the falls by concrete constructed road. It is also called Keppa Joga because of the deafening sound they make.
Bheemanavra Gudda
An amazing hilltop view point, truly mesmerizing valley view seen from here. Locally famous as a sunset viewpoint. It is inside the Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, so there is strict restriction of timings for visitors mentioned.
Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple
An ancient Hindu temple known for its beautiful architecture at Banavasi village on the banks of Varada river by Karnataka state highway 77 (SH-77) about 30 km from Sirsi town towards Soraba.
Usually famous for trekking to Yana rock, it is closed for visitors and trekking temporarily from last few weeks.
Fully vegetarian and authentic Uttara Kannada style local South Indian dishes available at an affordable price with great quality.
By train
Nearest railway stations are at Kumta, Talguppa and Haveri. Talguppa railway connects Bangalore city via Sagara. Hubli is connected to all major parts of India.
By plane
Nearest domestic airport is in Hubli (HBX) which is about 110 km, and the nearest international airport is Dabolim Airport (GOI), Goa.
By North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) buses which go to nearby villages and to major towns of Karnataka (Karunadu) state. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available at Sirsi town.
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