Devarahole
Devarhole/Devarahole is part of the Shalmala river which
originates near Sirsi. Devarhole is about 12 kms from Sirsi. The spot is amidst
lush green forests of Sahyadri and there are carvings of lingas, Durga, Vishnu,
Anjaneya and other deities along the banks of the river. Thousands of pilgrims and
devotees visit Devarhole on the occasion of Shivaratri. Some of them are said
to belong to the period of Swadi kings who ruled the region during the 16th and
17th century AD
Go in Sirsi-Yellapur Road (SH-93) up-to 'Kadave
cross bus stop' (5 kms from Sirsi). Then take left deviation. Again you will
find 2 roads, one which moves towards Kadave & other moves towards
'Devadakere'. Go in 'Devadakere' road (right deviation) up-to Bommanahalli bus
stop. Then take left deviation go to 'Devadakere bus stop' (10 kms from Sirsi).
Then you will find one mud road which moves towards 'Devarahole'. Go in that
mud road up-to 2kms you will get 'Devarahole'.
Nearest Cities : Sirsi, Yellapur, Hubli
Distance from Devarahole :
Sirsi – 14 km
Yellapur – 49 km
Hubli – 113 km
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