Chandragutti Renukamba Temple

Chandragutti Renukamba Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Renukamba located in Chandragutti village, Soraba Taluk, Shivamogga District, Karnataka. Situated inside a natural cave on a hillock beside the Chandragutti Fort, it is revered as a Shakti shrine associated with Renuka, mother of Parashurama. The temple attracts pilgrims and tourists for its cave shrine, hilltop views, and historical fort remains, especially during festivals and fairs.

Visitors can expect a hillock-top temple complex with a natural cave shrine dedicated to Goddess Renukamba. The main sanctum is inside a low, narrow cave that requires bending or crawling to enter. The surroundings include stone steps leading up the hill, fort walls and ruins of Chandragutti Fort, small shops and stalls, and views of the surrounding Malnad landscape. The atmosphere is primarily pilgrimage-focused with darshan, prayer halls and open courtyards to explore.

An ancient cave shrine traditionally associated with Goddess Renuka, wife of Sage Jamadagni and mother of Parashurama. The adjoining Chandragutti Fort on the same hillock reflects historical occupation by regional dynasties and later rulers, indicating the site's long-standing religious and strategic importance in the Malnad region.

Revered as a prominent Shakti shrine in Karnataka where Goddess Renukamba is worshipped as the embodiment of Shakti. The temple is a major pilgrimage centre hosting annual jatra, Navratri and other festivals that draw devotees from across Karnataka, reflecting enduring folk and devotional traditions.