Karinjeshwara

Karinjeshwara is one of the most honored pilgrimage spots in the Indian state of Karnataka. This pilgrimage spot is famous for the Karinjeshwara Temple or the Shiva-Parvati Temple. This temple is situated in the Karinje Village in the Bantwal Taluq on the top of a tall hill. A visitor has to climb a total of 555 steps in order to reach the Shiva Temple. The tourist can also visit the temple dedicated to Parvati on the way to the Temple of Lord Shiva. There is another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha that is situated at the same level as the Durga Temple.

The temple is divided into two halves. Rituals along with religious festivals are performed almost daily in these temples. The four-day long festival known as 'Shivratri' is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. On the first night of this festival, many different types of 'poojas' are performed at all the three temples to appease the deities.