Sri Rameshwara Temple Thirthahalli

SRI RAMESHWARA TEMPLE

Thirthahalli, Shimoga, Karnataka, India

God

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

Interesting Facts

Parasurama Thirtha and Mantapa where sage Parasuram said to be washed his axe in thunga river is right next to the temple.

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
Thirtahalli Bus Stand	1.1 KM	9449596666
Kenchanala Halt	49 KM	139
Shivamogga Airport	68 KM	0836-2237921

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kenchanala Halt	49 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Shivamogga Airport	68 KM	0836-2237921

Architecture

Sri Rameshwara temple is located at the bank of the river Thunga which was established by sage Parasuram. Blood stain in the axe of Parasuram after cutting his mother's head to carry out the orders of his father was washed in Thunga river on new moon day of Margashira month according to Hindu calendar also called as Yellu Amavasya. Sri Rameshwara Temple has Rama mantap and has a koneru Parashurama Thirtha. Old style of house construction which is made up of mangalore tiles are till now available to watch in ratha beedhi.

Religious Significance

As per the legend, the Parashurama son of great sage Jamadagni and Renukadevi (Parashu means axe, hence his name literally means Rama of the axe) chopped off his mother Renuka's head using an axe on the orders of his father, Jamadagni. Later, Parashurama tried to wash the blood stains off the axe by dipping it in various rivers. Despite of dipping it in various sacred rivers, a sesame-sized blood stain remained on his axe. Then he dipped his axe in the Tunga river near Thirthahalli. Hence, this place is now called as Parashurama Thirtha (or RamaThirtha) and is the origin of the name Thirthahalli.

History

This temple was built in 17th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:30 AM	01:00 PM - 08:30 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