which temple is considered as "Kashi of the South'
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Srikanteshwara Temple is considered as Kashi of the South
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KASHI OF SOUTH IS ALSO KNOWN BY THE NAME OF KAPILESHWAR TEMPLE BELAGAVI
There is an inscription in the Kamal Basti which suggests this temple is one of the oldest in the state and dates back to 1000 AD.
Tucked into the lush green Sahyadri mountains in the Kannur district, Kerala, lies Kottiyoor Temple which is believed to be the oldest place to perform Shaiva-Shakta worship. It is also known as Thruchherumana Kshetram, Vadakeeshwaram, Dakshin Kashi and locally as Vadakkukavu.
The legend says that Kottiyoor is the place where the arrogant King Daksha conducted the ill-fated yagnya. This is where Devi Sati immolated herself in the sacrificial fire angry at the dishonour meted out to her husband, Lord Shiva.
It is said to be one of the oldest temples in Belagavi. It is called as “Dakshina Kashi” and it is believed that the journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India is said to be incomplete without a visit to kapileshwara. One should visit this temple during the month of Shravan or on the day of Mahashivratri to enjoy the beauty and feel the religious essence to the fullest extent. The jyotirling here is said to be self-originated and there are temples of Lord Ganesh, Hanuman, Datta, Saibaba in the temple premises. There is also a Navagraha Mandir situated here.
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