Hulimav Cave Temple

Hulimav Cave Temple

Hulimav Cave Temple also known as the Hulimav Shiva Cave Temple is located in Hulimavu in the state of Karnataka.

Hulimav Cave Temple is administered by the Sri Sri Bala Gangadaraswami Mutt in Karnataka. It is believed that a saint did tapas in the cave for many years and his samadhi is also found inside. There are three main deities consecrated inside. A Shiva Lingam occupies the centre, on one side there is a Devi idol and, on the other side, the idol of Lord Ganesha has been sanctified. On the other side of the cave there is a very old dhyana mandap. It appears that the cave is several centuries old. Temple is placed within the natural cave inside the rocks. The temple is as old as 4-5 hundred years and has been found and built by Sri Sri Balagangadaraswami mutt.

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