Known as 'Madhya Ranga', the second of the Pancharanga Kshetrams, set on an island formed by the Kaveri river close to the Shivanasamudra Falls.
Uniquely situated amid one of India's oldest hydroelectric sites, linking ancient pilgrimage with a landmark of modern Indian engineering history.
Nearest airport: Bengaluru or Mysuru. Nearest railway station: Malavalli, then road.
Limited local guesthouses; fuller hotel options in Mysuru or Mandya.
Contact Karnataka Tourism.
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