Nellitheertha Cave Temple
Nellitheertha Cave Temple | |
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![]() Nellitheertha Cave Temple entrance | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Nellitheertha |
Deity | Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Nellitheertha |
State | Karnataka |
Country | India |
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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