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.Cave Temple Nellitheertha History
To the right of the temple is a natural cave, about long. Access is restricted, forcing visitors to crawl in on their knees. Inside, there is a lake and a Shiva Lingam.
See also Indian rock-cut architecture List of India cave temples
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Nellitheertha Somanatheshwara Cave Temple New webpage Nellitheertha Somanatheshwara Cave Temple main webpage Nellitheertha - A Hidden Jewel Waiting to be Discovered