Anthara Gange Paparajanahalli, Kolar

ANTHARA GANGE KOLAR

Paparajanahalli, Kolar, Karnataka, India

God

Kasi Vishweshwara is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form Lingam.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kolar KSRTC Bus Stand	6.2 KM	9449596666
Kolar Railway station	7.5 KM	139
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru	75 KM	18001800033

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kolar Railway station	7.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru	75 KM	18001800033

Architecture

The word ‘Antaragange’ means ‘Ganges from deep’ in Kannada.Temple has a pond which receives water from the perennial spring ‘Antaragange’. The Kasi Vishweshwara temple has a pond which receives water from the perennial spring ‘Antaragange’ which comes from the mouth of a Basava (bull carved in stone). The source of water or where it originates is still unknown. The water gushes out from the bull’s mouth be it monsoon or summer throughout the year. The main attraction is the temple pond and it is a square shaped step pond built of granite stones. These are found in the Dravidian temple style and have a beautiful Gopura (Tower) on it.

Religious Significance

The Antharagange hill is associated with Lord Parasurama and Jamadagni. According to Hindu mythology, the killing of Kartaviryaarjuna by Parasurama followed by Jamadagni’s murder by sons of Kartaviryaarjuna and the self-immolation of Renuka was on this hill. Mythology also says that Parasurama took a vow to kill the entire Kshatriya race on this hill.

History

This temple was built in 17th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757