Sahasralingeshwara Temple

Sahasralingeshwara Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Uppinangady, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, at the sacred confluence (Sangama) of the Netravati and Kumaradhara rivers. Known for housing a thousand Shiva lingas, it is a significant pilgrimage centre. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture and draws devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri and for rituals related to the holy river confluence.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple situated at the Sangama where the Netravati and Kumaradhara rivers meet. The complex includes the main sanctum with Shiva linga, numerous small lingas around the premises, pillared halls and a temple courtyard. The riverside ghats and confluence point are accessible for holy dips and rituals. The surroundings are calm with river views, banyan trees and small shops selling offerings. Priests conduct daily pujas and special rituals during festivals.

The temple is an ancient Shaivite shrine at the historic Sangama kshetra. Local tradition associates it with the installation of a thousand Shiva lingas, giving the deity the name Sahasralingeshwara. The site has long been revered as a sacred river confluence for rituals and has been maintained and renovated over centuries by local communities.

The temple is a major cultural and religious centre for Shaivites in coastal Karnataka. The Sangama is considered highly auspicious for holy dips, ancestral rites and Maha Shivaratri observances. It forms part of the pilgrimage circuit of Dakshina Kannada along with Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya.