Things to Know
Category
Spiritual
Duration
45 Min - 1 Hour
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Donation
Accepts
Parking
Available
Disable
Friendly
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Sitting Area
Available
Footwear Counter
Available
Prayer room
Available
Dustbin
Available
Art gallery
Available
Ticket
free entry
Adult
FREE
Children
FREE
Foreigner
FREE
Mobile Camera
FREE
Still Camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
About
Prasanna Virupaksha Temple is also known as Underground Shiva Temple. The temple is dedicated to Prasanna Virupaksha, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The temple stands amidst a beautiful lawn covered in green. Temple was built many meters below the ground level Hence, it is famous as Underground Shiva Temple. It is not just an underground temple but it lies under water, the inner portions of the shrine is always filled with water. According to one theory, it is the water of Tungabhadra river that flows inside through a canal. sanctum of the temple remains submerged in water throughout the year and one has to walk almost 20 meters through 2 feet water to reach the room with Lord Shiva statue.