Maranakatte is situated in Kanchinakodlu which is an old town that is located in the State of Karnataka. The town is known for its beautiful temple. There are festivals that are celebrated in the town that attract many visitors during many months of the year. Maranakatte has an old world charm and is becoming a popular tourist attraction.
The town is located around 16 km from Kundapur which is along the route to the city of Kollur. The town can be reached by hailing any of the buses that are travel along the Bangalore to Kolar route. Maranakatte Temple is also known as the Brahmalingeshwara Temple. The temple has a religious significance for many devotees and pilgrims can be seen throughout the year. Brahmalingeshwara Temple is believed to be the place where the Goddess Moogambika performed a religious ceremony after killing a wicked demon.
The Makara Sankranthi festival attracts many people from various parts of the district and also the State. During this time the temple is decorated and the streets are thronged with many devotees. This is a good time to visit the temple. Many devotees believe that prayers at the temple can fulfill many wishes. It is one of the most important temples in the State.
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