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Koti Lingeshwar Temple ( 10 million Shiv Ling) in Kolar / 68 kms from Banaluru, Karnaatak

Koti Lingeshwar Temple or Koti Lingeshwara Temple is a famous Lord Shiv Temple situated in the village of Kammasandra in Kolar district of Karnataka, India. Kotilingala Temple is well known to have the biggest Shiva Linga in the world, measuring 108 ft (33 m), the only one of its kind. Associated with the tallest Shiva Lingam is a 35 ft (11 m) tall Basava, surrounded by numerous small Shivalingams which spread over an area of 15 acres. The entire project includes the installation of One Crore Shiva Lingams of various sizes and hence the name ‘Kotilingeshwara’. Kotilingeshwara Shiva Temple is about 5 km from Kolar Gold Fields and about 6 km from Aalamaram. The annual Maha Shivaratri Festival celebrated at the temple attracts thousands of devotees from all over India.

Koti Lingeshwar Temple Features
A huge Nandee (Nandeeshwar – the Vaahan of Shiv) which is 35 feet (11 m) tall lies in front of this huge Shiv Linga. The Nandee stands on a platform which is about 4 feet in height. About eleven small temples of various deities are constructed within the premises of the Koti Lingeshwar Temple. There are temples dedicated to Lord Brahmaa, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshwar, followed by the main deity temple Lord Koti Lingeshwar. Other important temples are Lord Venkataaramani Swamy Temple, Goddess Annapoorneshwaree Temple, Lord Paandurang Swaamee Temple, Lord Panchmukhaa Ganapaty Temple, Lord Raam, Lakshman and Seetaa Temple, Lord Aanjaneya Temple, Goddess Kannikaa Parameshwaree Temple and Goddess Kaumaaree Ammaa Temple.

Poojaa in the Temple
Worship services are performed to all the Lingas everyday at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm by 10 priests, along with drums and music. Mantras are recited and water is poured by the priests on each and every installed Ling. Devotees can offer their prayers to Lord Koti Lingeshwar by installing a Ling. The Ling will be installed in the name of the devotee and the names of the devotees are carved on the Ling. Prayers are offered everyday for the welfare of the donator.

Other activities
Every afternoon, Anna Daan (free food) is provided to all the devotees.

How to reach Koti Lingeshwar Temple
Kolar is about 68 km from Bangalore. Buses regularly run from Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport. Bangarapet Railway Station and Marikuppam Railway Station are the nearest railheads to reach Koti Lingeshwar Shiv Temple. for more details click on the link   http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2011/12/kotilingeshwara-temple-in-kolar.html

Video clip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ZYZfvgaY0  - a 1-minute video

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