Cultural Karnataka

 Shivaganga


This four-faced hill (1368m) resembles a Nandi from the east, a Ganesha from the west, a linga from the south, and a cobra from the north. An arduous climb takes you to the two main shrines, Gavi Gangadhareshwara cave temple and Honnadevi Temple. You can stop to rest midway between the two at patalaganga, a natural spring.