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Bhoga Nandishwara Temple

Constructed around 806 A.D. by Rathnavalli of Bana Dynasty in the Dravidian style, this temple is known for its ancient Architecture. This temple is located in the Nandi Village and is a good place for the history and architecture enthusiasts. Other such temples in the area are the Yoganandishwara temple and the Sri. Arunachaleswara temple

Chintamani, place located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka is one of the well developed towns in Kolar and presently it comes under Chikkaballapur region. The place is also known for its Silk and Tomato production which comes under their largest productions in Karnataka. Chikballapur, a region in the Karnataka that was separated from the previous Kolar region and given a separate identity in 2007. The town is a locale central command and is presently a key transport interface in the North Bangalore territory. Chintamani, place located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka is one of the well developed towns in Kolar and presently it comes under Chikkaballapur region. The place is also known for its Silk and Tomato production which comes under their largest productions in Karnataka. Read More

Kaivara

A small town in Karnataka, located in the Chintamani Taluk of Chikkaballapura district, Kaivara is one of the important pilgrimage centres in Karnataka. The place holds historical significance as it has ties to the Mahabharata. A beautiful town located in a picturesque valley, Kaivara receives a heavy downpour. According to the Indian epic, Mahabharata, the Pandavas stayed here during their exile in the forest. It is also during this period, Bhima, one of the Pandavas, killed the demon Bakasura in this very same place. Read More

The Ranganathaswamy temple or Rangasthala as it is known is situated 5km down Chikkaballapur towards the Gauribidanur village. This is a beautifully designed temple with a brilliantly carved stone statue of Vishnu and there are scriptures written in original Vijaynagar way on a black stone.

Trekking

Chikballapur offers many sites for trekking, located 15 km away there are 6 hills including the Nandi Hills. The other hills are Nandi Giri, Chandra Giri, Indra Giri, Brahma Giri, Kalavara hill, and Hema Giri. These provide a great opportunity for the trekking and mountaineering enthusiasts

Located at a distance of approximately 12 km from the Chikballapur, one has to go through the Kethenahalli and walk the remaining 1km distance since it is impossible to take vehicles there.

Situated amidst the calming nature at the foothills of Nandi hills, the statue of Adiyogi Shiva is one of the major attractions of Chikkaballapur. It was constructed by Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, the founder of the Isha Foundation. The location is intended to serve as an important centre for spiritual development. Standing 112 feet tall, 82 feet wide, and 147 feet long, the statue is a replica of the Adiyogi Shiva statue at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The figure is named Adiyogi in homage to Shiva (Shankara), the famed Hindu deity who originated the Yoga Sadhana, and it translates to "the first yogi." The magnificent monument weighs 500 tonnes of steel, and according to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the "Largest Bust Sculpture" ever built. Read More