Sigandur, Karnataka

Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeswari Temple :

Sigandur is a famous tourist attraction in Karnataka state,the village is famous for the Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple.chowdeshwari Devi temple Sri Kshethra was built in the 18th century.sigandur is near thumari,42 km from Sagar town.chowdeshwari is also called as sigandureshwari.

The Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple is a unique temple and the powerful Goddess is self manifest. The Goddess Chowdeshwari at Sigandur temple is very powerful. If prayed honestly one can get a positive result without fail. When the Goddess is invoked, it is very easy to get good health, wealth and happiness. The Devi is very close to the devotees, and they can touch her with their hands and speak to her. The Goddess gives good luck, protection and happiness.

Sri Sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi Temple is considered one of the holiest temple towns in Hinduism. The main attraction of the town is the temple of Sri Kshetra sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi. Shri Kshetra is located on the banks of Sharavati River, Sigandur temple draws devotees from all over the state. Sigandur can be reached from Mangalore but majority of devotees arrive from Sagara/Shivamogga, using a launcher to cross Sharavati backwaters. Launcher ride adds to your experience as it provides a scenic view of the backwaters and forest around it.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Doors of the temple will be opened everyday at early morning 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM,devotees will be allowed to do abhishekam to the goddess.after that temple doors opened from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM for the normal Dharsana and 3:00PM to 7:00 PM people will allowed into the temple for regular dharsanam.

The village is surrounded on three sides by the backwaters of linganamakki dam,formed by the Saraswati river.barge is the major transport to reach the temple.Barges transport vehicles on dam water to reach sigandur. you can take your own vehicles to the temple by barges through the dam.

How to reach the Sigandur Temple?

Getting to Sigandur Temple, you need to travel across the river Sharavathi, by a launch that is a regular service.Once crossed, there are jeeps available.Bus and train routes are available to Sagar from Bangalore, Hubli and major cities of Karnataka. From Sagar to Sigandur 40 km distance,barges are available in water.