T Narasipura

Rishi Agasthya enamored by the confluence of the three rivers - Kaveri, Kapila and the undercurrent of Spatika Sarovara wanted to install a Shiva Linga , asked Hanuman to get him a linga from Kashi. Since Hanuman failed to get the linga on time and the auspicious period was fast approaching, the sage created a sand linga himself and consecrated it. Hanuman, who returned soon, felt insulted and cut off the top portion of the sand linga consecrated by Agasthya. Ever since this incident a perennial presence of water can be found in the axed summit of the linga, and the same is offered as thirtha (holy water) to the pilgrims. Agasthyeshwara temple is unique as it has two dwajastambas joined together, with Nandi sitting in the middle. Gunja Narasimha Swamy temple is located on the right bank of the Kaveri River. The image of Narasimha in the sanctum sanctorum has a weighing balance with a twig with seed of the Gunja (botanical name-Abrus precatorius) tree and hence is called Gunja Narasimha Swamy. It signifies the importance of the temple vis-a-vis the Kasi pilgrimage center by a measure of the seedgulaganji . Tirumakudalu refers to the land at the confluence of the Kaveri, Kabini and Spatika Sarovara (a mythical lake or spring, also named Gupta Gamini) and Narasipura, where lord Narasimha resides. Kumbhamela is held every three years.