Kumaraswamy Temple, is a renowned pilgrim place, situated 10kms from Sandur town, of Bellari district. Nestled, on the zenith of Krauncha Giri mountain, in Swamimalai forest, this temple is said to have been, the first-ever shrine dedicated to, Lord Subrahmanyeshwara Swamy, in South India. This 1000yr old temple dates back to, the 8th or 10th century, and was established during the reign, of the Rashtrakutas. Famous for its artistic architecture, this temple is quite large and houses, the shrines of Goddess Parvathi Devi, and Lord Kumaraswamy. You can visit this temple, every season. The annual festivities, of Kumaraswamy temple, are held every year, in November. 

Peacocks, venomous snakes, and leopards are commonly sighted in this, place. The unique feature, of this mountain, is that it has an oval shape, diametric narrow pass. According to Skanda Purana’s Asura Kaanda, this gap was made in the midst of the battle, between Lord Kumaraswamy and the dreaded demon Tarakasura. When this demon, hid inside Krauncha Giri mountain, Lord Kumaraswamy had to perforate, the mountain with his Vel or sphere weapon, to kill the ghoulish demon Tarakasura. 

Address – Devi Nagar, Ballari, Karnataka 583104