Revana Siddeshwara Betta

Revana Siddeshwara Betta, also known as SRS Betta, is a rocky hillock near Avverahalli village in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 60 km from Bengaluru. The hill is known for the hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Revana Siddeshwara and for its trekking trails across three interconnected hillocks. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, cave shrines and boulder-strewn landscapes, attracting both pilgrims and trekkers.

Visitors can expect a moderate trek of about 2-3 km to the hilltop across rocky boulders, uneven steps and three interconnected hillocks. At the summit is the Revana Siddeshwara Temple with a cave shrine, Nandi statue and small mandapas. The surroundings are open scrub and granite boulders with panoramic views of Ramanagara countryside, fields and reservoirs. The site is used for temple visits, trekking, photography and nature viewing with limited facilities at the base.

The hilltop temple is dedicated to Revana Siddeshwara, a form of Lord Shiva, and is associated with the revered Shaivite saint Jagadguru Renukacharya (Revana Siddeshwara). The shrine is believed to have historic origins with later renovations, and includes a cave temple and stone structures reflecting traditional South Indian temple architecture.

An important Shaivite pilgrimage centre in Ramanagara district, visited by devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri and Mondays. The temple is a centre of local religious practice and fairs, combining pilgrimage with the cultural tradition of hill shrine worship in Karnataka.