Markandeya Hills, Kolar | Aerial | Walk-through | Drive

Fly around, walk-through and take a drive : The 1000-year old Markandeshwara Temple, situated atop Markandeya Hills - 15Kms from Kolar and 70Kms from Bangalore is just absolutely lovely. It is surrounded by forests, and there is an option to climb 600 steps to reach the temple from the road.
The Shiva-linga at this temple is the one which sage Markandeya held tightly when he turned 16 and Yama came to take him away. As Yama pulled Markandeya harder, the linga split open and Lord Shiva appeared from it to defeat Yama. Thus, sage Markandeya did not die at 16 as was prophesized.
The temple is open from 10am till 4pm on Mondays. On other days it is open from 10am till 1pm.

[@romeldutta]

Brilliant

[@AmithNag]

Thanks Romel 😁

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Om

[@MeeManoj]

Super

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Thanks Manoj ☺️

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Amazing video. And love the bgm

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Thanks Blesson ☺️

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The towers are spoiling yhe beauty of the temple ambiance and the ecological system.

[@AmithNag]

True that 😔😔