ANTHARAGANGE

Antharagange hill range is situated at about 1226 Meters (4021ft.) above the sea level. Antharagange is a mountain situate in the Shathashrunga mountain range in Kolar District. Antara Gange literally means “Ganges from deep” in Kannada. It is around 3.5 kms from Kolar and 70 kilometers from Bengaluru. Antharagange is famous for the temple situate on the mountain. In the temple is a pond which gets a continuous flow of underground water from the mouth of a Basava (stone bull).

These grotto's attract a number of adventure enthusiasts from all over the country as well as different parts of the globe.

There is a steep, narrow path to the top of the mountain. There are seven villages on this mountain, including Therhalli. The mountain consists of granite rocks and lot of caves around.

                Behind the temple there is route leading to the forest, the hikks of Antharagange are a perfect spot for trekking rock climbing, night navigation and other adventure activities.

Kashi Vishveshwara Temple at Antharagange

 Kashi Vishveshwara Main Shiva Lingam

                The presiding deity of this temple is Kashi Vishveshwara. The temple has a main Shiva Lingam and around four to five other lingams on the side of the main mantapa. The devotees believe that the water is the sacred Ganga falling from the head of Lord Shiva. Usually devotees drink this water and bathe in it because this holy water from Antharagange is believed to cleanse them from diseases.

Ganga falling from the head of Lord Shiva

Getting There

                From Bengaluru you can take any KSRTC bus to Kolar. On reaching the town you can either head to Antharagange by foot or in an auto rickshaw. Through the main entrance you may have to climb around 450 steps while another route has also been built recently which can help you reach the top easily. The best time to visit this spot would be between September and November.