Markandeshwara hill temple, Vakkaleri village, Kolar, Karnataka
August 3rd 2020 Markandeshwara hill temple, Vakkaleri village, Kolar, Karnataka
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in Chola period. The temple links with the pre-historic Markanda purana.
Markandeya is an ancient sage born in the clan of Bhrigu rishi. Mrikandu rishi and his wife Marudmati did not have any child for a long time. They worshipped Lord Shiva and sought from him the boon
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