| 词条 | Sahasralinga |
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Sahasralinga ({{lang-kn|ಸಹಸ್ರಲಿಂಗ}}) is a pilgrimage place, located around 14 km from the Sirsi Taluk in the district of Uttara Kannada of Karnataka state in India. It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. HistoryThe Shiva Lingas were built under the patronage of Sadashivarayavarma, king of the Sirsi kingdom (1678-1718). It is also possible to see many Basava (bulls) which are carved in front of the Shivalingas. [1] Religious significanceLinga is a symbol of worship of the Hindu God, Shiva. On the auspicious day of Mahashivaratri thousands of pilgrims visit Sahasralinga to offer their prayers to Shiva.[2] Each lingam here has a carving of Nandi facing it. How to reachSahasralinga is situated around 14 km from Sirsi. One can travel by personal vehicles as there is ample parking space at Sahasralinga and is very well maintained. You can also take public busses travelling from Sirsi to Yellapura and get down at barani. You can take an auto rickshaw or walk down to Sahasralinga which is 1.5 km from the bus stop. Notes1. ^A brief introduction to Sahasralinga is provided by the Local Municipal Corporation {{cite web |url=http://www.sirsicity.gov.in/gallery |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-07-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216225505/http://sirsicity.gov.in/gallery |archivedate=2015-12-16 |df= }} {{commons category}}{{Karnataka topics}}2. ^Mahashivaratri celebrations at Sahasralinga is mentioned by {{Cite news|title=Religious fervour marks Mahashivarathri|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/03/09/stories/2005030901550300.htm|author=Staff Correspondent|work=Online Edition of The Hindu, dated 2005-03-09|publisher=2005, The Hindu|accessdate=2007-04-15|location=Chennai, India|date=2005-03-09}} 1 : Villages in Uttara Kannada district |
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