Kotilingeshwara Temple Kolar

🛕 Kotilingeshwara Temple – Detailed Information

⭐ 1. Location

• Situated in Kammasandra village, near Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka.
• Approx 100 km from Bangalore (2–2.5 hours’ drive).

⭐ 2. History & Significance

• Temple construction began in the 1980s by Sri Swami Sambha Shiva Murthy.
• His vision was to install one crore (10 million) Shiva Lingas.
• The temple is named “Kotilingeshwara” meaning Lord of 1 Crore Lingas.

⭐ 3. Record-breaking Features

✔ 33-meter (108 ft) Shiva Linga

• One of the tallest Shiva Lingas in the world.
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✔ Nandi Statu

A massive 11-meter (36 ft) Nandi, facing the giant Shiva Linga.

✔ Nearly 90+ lakh Lingas installed

• Installed by devotees, families, businesses, and pilgrims.

⭐ 4. Temple Architecture

• Unique layout with lakhs of Shivlinga rows spread across:
• Open ground
• Mandapas
• Pathways
• Elevated steps
• The central section contains the giant Maha Shiva Linga, visible from far distance.

⭐ 5. Worship & Rituals

👉 Regular Poojas

• Abhishekam (Milk, Water, Honey)
• Rudrabhishekam
• Maha Aarti

👉 Special Seva

• Devotees can install their own Shiva Linga with their name engraved.
• Many families install linga for:
• Prosperity
• Health
• Peace
• Ancestral blessings

👉 Major Festival

• Maha Shivaratri
• Grand celebrations
• Lakhs of devotees visit
• Overnight Jagaran & cultural programs

⭐ 6. Facilities in Temple

• Drinking water
• Large parking area
• Restrooms
• Annadanam hall
• Rooms for stay (managed by temple trust)
• Shops for pooja items and prasadam

⭐ 7. Nearby Places to Visit

• Antara Gange Temple & Caves – 30 km
• Kolaramma Temple – 20 km
• Bangaru Tirupati – 35 km
• Someshwara Temple (Chola Architecture) – 20 km

⭐ 8. Best Time to Visit

• Morning: 6 AM – 11 AM
• Evening: 5 PM – 8 PM
• Peak season:
• July–January
• Shivaratri

⭐ 9. Travel Information

From Bangalore

• Route: KR Puram → Hoskote → Kolar → Kotilingeshwara
• Drive time: 2 to 2.5 hours
• Best travel mode: Car / Bike

From Hosur

• Distance: 95 km
• Route: Hosur → Bagalur → Sarjapur → Malur → Kolar