Shri Chennabasavanna Temple Sirsi Attractions

Shri Chennabasavanna Temple Uluvi,

Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple is one of the important pilgrimage centers of Karnataka, especially for Lingayath community.

Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple is situated amid thick forest in a picturesque location of Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) district. Thick forests here hold tiger, cheetah, elephant, sarang, cobra, and other wildlife.

The Samadhi of Channabasavanna, one of the most respected saints of the Lingayat faith lies here.In the 12th century, Channabasavanna traveled from Kalyana to Ulavi before he died. Very close to this holy Samadhi is the Akka Nagalambike cave named after Nagalambike, Channabasavanna's mother and Basavanna's sister.

Ulavi Caves

After visiting the peaceful Channabasavanna Sannidhi, one can proceed further to explore Ullavi’s caves that are close by. Akka Nagalambike, is a famous cave located near Channabasavanna Samidhi, which is named after Nagalambike, Channabasavanna's mother and Basavanna's sister.

Aakalu Gavi (Cow Cave)

There are many other caves to explore, they involve treks through Ulavi's dense forests amidst hills and trees. Ullavi's caves are known for their interesting rock formations. Each of these caves have a interesting tale relating to them.

The farthest of the caves is the Mahamane Gavi, eight kilometres away in a dense forest where Channabasavanna had meditated.

Closer to Ulavi are many other caves, the famous one being the Aakalu Gavi that looks like a cow. The limestone rock here is about 800 ft tall and the cave is situated about 50 ft above the ground. A ladder embedded into the rock takes one to a ledge and after carefully scaling it, one has to crawl through the narrow mouth of the cave.

Vibhoothi Mantapa

The other caves include the Vibhoothi Mantapa which is at the ground level with a fairly large entrance. The attraction here is a conical grey rock with a smear of limestone dust revered and used as vibhoothi (sacred ash).

The cave of Panchalingeshwara Cave(Panchalinga Cave, Panchalinga Guhe) is a deviation from the main trail, a kilometre into the forest, and has steep steps.

Other Attractions

On the way back to Ulavi is a natural spring called Haralayyana Chilumi. This water is believed to be sacred.

Kodathalli Falls

Ulavi is not just about caves alone. At a couple of places there are ruins of old fortresses though their history and importance are not well documented. However, the waterfalls tucked away in the jungle about five kms from the town is a must-visit. The Channabasava Jalapatha, also called Kodathalli falls is a 50-ft drop from a stream. The sound of the falls in the middle of the pristine forest cover is truly refreshing.

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Places you must visit at Uluvi: Panchalingeshwar Cave,Ulavi,Ishwar Devasthan,Ulavi Channabasaveshwar Temple, Shiva Theertha Ishwar Linga ,Akka Mahadevi Devasthana(Temple),Haralayyana Chilume.Akala Kechillu,Akka Nagamma Cave,Rudrakshi Mantap,Yettu Kaiyuva Basavanna

Nearest Cities:Joida,Karwar,Sirsi,Haliyal,Dandeli,Hubballi,Goa

Distance from Uluvi,Dandeli:

Joida: 45km

Karwar:85km

Sirsi:115km

Haliyal:88km

Danndeli:70km

Hubli:140km

Goa:150km

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