What is special about Kotilingeshwara Temple?

The temple is extremely famous because of the largest and tallest linga present in Asia. People believe there are about hundred lakh lingas but the numbers are ~6.5 lakhs (i.e. 10 lingas within 1sqmt of land, implies 61000sqmt of land can accommodate approximately 6.1 lakhs of lingas) and not one crore.

How many Shivlings are there in Kotilingeshwara Temple?

Number of Lingas The holy place of Kotilingeshwara temple houses around 90 lakh lingas of different sizes. The temple project is to install one crore lingas in this temple. It is also called as Kotilingeshwara owing to the number of Shiva lingas in the complex.

How can I go to Kotilingeshwara temple from Bangalore?

Nearest Railway station is Coromandel (Station code COL) on Bangalore city- via Bangarpet – Marikuppam route. From Coromandel the temple is only 5km away and is easily accessible by Auto(max Rs 100-120) from outside the railway station.

Where is located Kotilingala temple?

Koti Lingala is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is situated in Velagatoor Mandal of the district, on the Godavari river. It is located on the bank of the Godavari River and has a traditional Shiva temple for Hindus, the Koteswara Siddeswara Temple.

Who built Kotilingala?

Therefore, to free himself from his past sins, Manjunatha under the support of Ambikeshwaravarma created 10 million (one crore) Shiva Lingas. Hence, the name Kotilingeshwara, where Koti means crore. These Lingas were installed in the area which is now known as Kotilingeshwara Temple.

When was Kotilinga built?

History of Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolar This temple has been constructed by Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy in the year 1980. The first linga was installed in 1980 and since then there have been many lingas present in the temple. There is also a huge and tall Nandi installed beside the linga.

How far is Nandi Hills from Bangalore?

approximately 65 km
The distance between the center of Bangalore to Nandi Hills (by road) is approximately 65 km. It will take you about an hour and a half to reach Nandi Hills from Bangalore, and en route you’ll find a Jain temple, Devanahalli Port and a number of restaurants you can stop at for breakfast or lunch.

How do I get to Kotilingeshwara temple by bus?

Kotilingeshwara temple is located at Kammasandra village around 6 km away from KGF bus stand. Regular buses are available to and fro….Temples Near Kotilingeshwara.

Distance
Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Mulbagal	26 km
Chikka Tirupati	63 km

What is the capital of Kotilingala?

Kotilingala is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is situated in Velagatoor mandal of the district, on the Godavari river. It is located on the bank of the Godavari River, and has a traditional Shiva temple for Hindus, the Koteswara Siddeswara Temple.

Who built Kotilinga Temple?

Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy
This temple has been constructed by Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy in the year 1980. The first linga was installed in 1980 and since then there have been many lingas present in the temple. There is also a huge and tall Nandi installed beside the linga. The Nandi is 11 mt tall and sits over a huge platform.