Dakshina Kashi Kshetra_Antara Gange, Kolar , Karnataka
Antharagange Temple - Antaragange is a mountain located in the Shathashrunga mountain range. It is located 3 kilometers from Kolar & 80 kilometers form Bangalore City. This is a sacred spot consecrated with a temple and tank which receives water from a spring. The mountains have many wild monkeys which grab food from the people visiting this hill.
The word ‘Antaragange’ means ‘Ganges from deep’ in Kannada. The Kasi Vishweshwara temple is the main attraction of this place. This place is also referred to as Dakshin Kashi or Kashi of the South.
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.
From Bangalore you can catch any KSRTC bus to Kolar from the Kempe Gowda Bus Station at Bangalore. On reaching the town you can either head to Antaragange on foot or in an auto rickshaw.
Behind the temple there is route leading to the forest, the hills of Antaragange are a perfect spot for trekking, rock climbing, and other adventure activities.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mmTAdEXJkY5nTTRHA
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