Sri Chowdeshwari Temple, Sigandur
Goddess Chowdeshwari
Sigandur, Shivamogga district, Karnataka
Island-side goddess temple across the Sharavathi backwaters, reached by a ferry ride (and now a bridge).
History
The Goddess is believed to protect devotees from theft and wrongdoing; people place written petitions against thieves before her. The journey across the Linganamakki reservoir backwaters makes the visit memorable. The Kalasavalli–Ambaragodlu bridge opened in 2024.
Festivals
- Navaratri
- Makara Sankranti Jatre
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Directions to Sri Chowdeshwari Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Shivamogga Airport, about 120 km
- By train
- Sagara, about 40 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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