About
Uttameshwara temple in Koppa is a Shiva temple. As it mentioned in Sthala Purana, this is one of the temples in the area consecrated by Sage Agasthya in the Dwapara Yuga. This temple has idols of Shiva, Durga, and Ganesha.
This temple is believed to be the one where Rukmini worshipped Durga before she was supposed to proceed to the marriage hall to wed Sishupala. But she thought otherwise and it was from here, it is said, that Krishna came to her rescue and she eloped with him.
Both the Sthala Purana account and the Rukmini tradition above are local traditions carried over from the earlier version of this page. We could not find a published temple, government or archaeological source for them, so treat them as tradition rather than documented history.
Timings to visit
06:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Timings are not confirmed on an official website; check with the temple before travelling.
Festivals celebrate at Uttameshwara Temple
Magha shuddha Tritiya, Shivaratri,
How to Reach
Koppa is a taluk headquarters in Chikmagalur district, at about 763 m above sea level according to karnataka.com. Check the route to the temple locally, as the distances below come from the earlier version of this page.
By Air: Nearest Airport is at Mangalur Airport which is around 129 KMs
By Train: Nearest Railway Station is in Chikmagalur which is 55 KMs.
By Bus: Koppa and Sringeri are the near by towns to the temple having good connectivity to temple.
Address
UttameshwaraTemple, Koppa, Chikmangalur District, 577126, Karnataka, India.
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