About Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a hilltop Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu, atop Biligiriranga Hills in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. Located at about 1,200 meters elevation inside the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, it features Dravidian architecture with a white gopuram and a unique standing deity. Revered by the Soliga tribe and pilgrims, it is notable for its religious importance and panoramic views where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by a ghat road through dense forest of the BRT Tiger Reserve. The temple has a white Dravidian gopuram, pillared halls and a sanctum with a standing idol of Lord Ranganatha. The surroundings offer forested hills, valley views and a peaceful pilgrimage atmosphere. Visitors can explore the temple courtyard, observe rituals, view the landscape from the hilltop, and see small shops selling prasadam and offerings outside the temple.
Key highlights
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Hilltop temple located inside Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve at ~1,200m elevation
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Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu) with unique standing idol and Dravidian architecture
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White gopuram and stone pillared mandapa
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Panoramic views of forested hills at the confluence of Eastern and Western Ghats