Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple, MM Hills
Lord Male Mahadeshwara (Shiva)
MM Hills, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka
Forest hill shrine of the 15th-century saint Mahadeshwara, worshipped as a form of Shiva.
History
Mahadeshwara is believed to have come to these hills in the 15th century, performed miracles and meditated here; he is worshipped as an incarnation of Shiva. The temple is set amid 77 hills in a wildlife sanctuary, and devotees often walk long distances with offerings. Folk singers (Devara Guddas) narrate his story.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Deepavali Jatra
- Ugadi
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Directions to Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Mysuru Airport, about 140 km
- By train
- Chamarajanagar / Mysuru, about 150 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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