Kotilingeshwara Temple One Day Trip

Activity Location: Kolar, BangaloreStart time: 06:00 AMEnd time: 07:00 PMDistance from Bangalore: 110 KmAbout Kotilingeshwara Temple Trip:Kotilingeshwara temple is extremely famous because of the largest & tallest Shivlinga in Asia, which is present in this temple. The Shivlinga is 33 m and is the tallest in the world. The temple has 1 crore Shiv lingas. Hence, named Koti Lingeswarar. Kotilingala in Karimnagar district was the first capital of the Satavahana Kingdom (230 BCE–220 CE). Formerly known as Sabbinadu, inscriptions dating to the Kakatiya dynasty (1083–1323) by kings Prola II and Prataparudra found at Karimnagar and Srisailam provide evidence of the area's rich history. 'Koti' in Kannada means a crore, and Kotilingeshwara is 1 crore Shivalingas. The Kotilingeshwara temple, with the tallest Shivalinga in the world is installed here along with 90+ lakhs of other Shivalingas of different sizes. Shri Someshwara Swamy Temple boasts a history that spans centuries, tracing its origins to ancient times. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is believed to have been built during 1712 A.D., making it an integral part of Karnataka's cultural tapestry. It is one of the oldest temples in the city and dates back to the Chola Empire period. The temple belongs to the early 12th century. (1247 AD). The temple houses a "Swayambhu" Shiva lingam in its Sanctum Sanctorum (Shiva lingam formed by natural Rock Formation). Short on time? Explore our One Day Trips From Bangalore for quick getaways.NOTE: On weekdays, a minimum of 6 people is required.

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