Shivagiri Temple Vijayapura

Getting there

• By air

  Belgavi Airport (IXG), in Belgavi, is one of the nearest airports. Kolhapur Airport (KLH) and Pune International Airport (PNQ) are also listed.

• By train

  Vijayapura Railway Station (BJP) is the nearest railway station.

Why devotees come here

Shivagiri Temple in Vijayapura, Karnataka, is known for a large statue of Shiva. The statue is 85 feet tall and stands over a small Shivalinga where devotees pray. It is India's second-tallest Shiva statue and the third tallest in the world, and the temple is listed among the places to visit in Vijayapura.

The temple takes pride in being India's second-tallest Shiva statue and the third tallest in the world. The temple is described as a world-class monument. The statue is 85 feet tall and weighs 1,500 tonnes. Devotees come to offer prayers at the small Shivalinga beneath the statue and to receive blessings.

The temple was built by the T.K. Patil Banakatti Charitable Trust. Sculptors from Shimoga spent 13 months crafting the statue, and architects from Bangalore added their expertise in designing it. The statue was revealed to the public on Shivratri, an event loved by both devotees and tourists.

The temple is in Vijayapura, Karnataka, and is listed among the places to visit there. The statue is an eye-catching sight, and the small Shivalinga underneath gives devotees a space where they can offer prayers and receive blessings from above.

Tips for your visit

• A tranquil park next to the temple offers both peace and entertainment, with amusement rides for children and families.
• The statue was first shown to the public on Shivratri, an event beloved by both devotees and tourists.

Questions people ask