Markandeya Hill

Markandeya Hill is near the town of Vokkaleri in Kolar District of Karnataka State. It is named after the sage Markandeya. There is a temple and also a reservoir of the same name in Kolar District. The hill is surrounded by thick forests and has a reservoir. The diety at this temple is Lord Shiva in form of Markandeshwara.[1]

The Markandeshwara temple atop the hill has a 15th century Ganga monument.[1] Other idols include Bhairaveshwara and, Nandeeshwara Nandi.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b admintest (22 July 2024). "Markandeya Hill – ecoheritage.cpreec.org". Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Vakkaleri Markandeshwara Temple - splendid picnic destination near Bengaluru". www.thinkbangalore.com. Retrieved 6 March 2026.