Nellitheertha Cave Temple
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| Nellitheertha Cave Temple | |
|---|---|
| File:Nelli-temple.jpg Nellitheertha Cave Temple entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Nellitheertha |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Nellitheertha |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
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Nellitheertha Cave Temple in Nellitheertha, Karnataka, India is dedicated to the Indian deity Somanatheshwara, or Shiva. The temple dates back to at least 1487 CE.[1]
To the right of the temple is a natural cave, about 200 metres (660 ft) long. Access is restricted, forcing visitors to crawl in on their knees. Inside, there is a lake and a Shiva Lingam.[citation needed]
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