Startling Bevoor with twin hillocks

Bevoor is a small village in Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara district and Karnataka State. Bevoor is also home to famous temples on hillocks – Sri Siddarameshwara temple and Bettada Thimmappa temple.

We set off from Bangalore with the plan to visit these two hilltop temples for a half-day tour.

We started from Bangalore at 7 am in the morning and took a pit stop at famous A2B restaurant for breakfast on Bangalore-Mysore Road. Post breakfast we continued to drive on Bangalore-Mysore Road until we reached Channapatna. From here you can put on google maps to Bettada Thimmappa temple first since we had added Siddarameshwara temple, and the map mislead us once we reached Bevoor.

Upon reaching Bevoor, you will see clear directions to the Bettada Thimmappa temple. From the Village main road, you can take a left and drive towards the hillock. 



After driving along 1 kilometer you will reach a crossroad where the road on the right will take you to the hillock of Siddarameshwara Betta and upon driving straight you will reach the hillock of Bettada Thimmappa temple. Both these roads will lead you all the way to the top of the hillock

We took right first to visit Siddarameshwara Betta. This is very lesser known and looks like not many people visit. Hence there are no signboards leading to this temple. You will need to ask locals for directions. Roads to both these temples are well maintained.



Drive to the hillock is enthralling with amazing views of the lush greenery and rocky Mountains around. You will also get a glimpse of twin hillock Bettada Thimmappa temple as you drive uphill. 

We reached parking lot and were little scared to find out that it was just us on the hill-top. There were neither any visitors nor priest at the temple. So please be careful and ensure you visit this during daylight. 



Siddarameshwara Temple –

On a first look, we could spot a barren structure like a Yagya shala and a temple here. 

We first decided to visit the main temple here. 


You can find Lord Shiva’s idol inside the temple and Nandi outside.  We did not find priest here. The priest at Bettada Thimmpappa temple told us that the priest is available only on Monday (Lord Shiva’s day) and villagers will give offerings to god only on this day.






After this we took a walk around the temple premises to enjoy the views of the surroundings. This place oozes out tranquility.












We next visited Yagya Shala. But it seemed like a resting place for devotees. 




You will find Small Pond here ( Kalyani). Next to this you will also find some steps down the hill. 



Looks like there is a hiking path created for people to climb on top which was interesting.




We sat here for some time absorbing the serenity of this place.


After relaxing here for sometime, we got onto our vehicle towards our next destination - Bettada Thimmappa Temple. We could spot it from the parking lot of Siddarameshwara Betta.

We drove and came back to the same crossroad and then drove straight towards Bettada Thimmappa temple. 

Bettada Thimmappa Temple

There is ample space for parking your vehicle here.






This place has a 16th century Venkataramana temple. This is an Ancient Temple dedicated to Sri Venkateshwara Swamy who with consort Goddess Lakshmi Devi, Lord Hanuman and Garuda resides here. Priest here was very much interested in explaining us about the deity and the history of this temple.








We prayed to the deity, thanked the priest for sharing such useful information and came out of the temple. We sat here for sometime since it was so peaceful here. Then we took a stroll around  the temple premise. 




You will also find a Kalyani here. And there are few benches for people to sit and relax. 


 



There are nicely carved stone pathways around the temple where you can take a walk and enjoy the mesmerizing views of the surroundings. As you walk, you will also be amazed with the wide variety of colorful flora laid out all along the entire pathway.



Looks like there are some guesthouses for devotees to stay and perform rituals here

We could spot Siddarameshwara Betta from here








We completed one round of the entire property, clicked some nice pictures and relaxed on the benches for a while absorbing the tranquility of this place.





If you are looking for a relaxed quick gateway from the Hustle bustle of city life, then this place is worth visiting from Bangalore. 

So signing off now from the quaint village of Bevoor with these to lovely hillocks.  


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