Siddheshwara Temple

Siddheshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Marle village in Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka. Situated in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats, the temple is known for its traditional stone architecture and Shiva linga shrine. It serves as a local place of worship and a quiet heritage attraction for visitors exploring the temple towns around Sringeri, Horanadu and Chikkamagaluru.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized stone temple set in a rural village environment surrounded by areca plantations and Malnad countryside. The complex includes the main sanctum with Shiva linga, a Nandi mantapa, and pillared halls with carved stonework. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with space for circumambulation, prayer and photography of exterior architecture. Basic village surroundings with limited commercial development.

The Siddheshwara Temple at Marle is locally attributed to the Hoysala period, around the 12th century, when many Shiva temples were built in the Malnad region under Hoysala patronage. The temple exhibits stone construction and architectural elements characteristic of that era and has been maintained as a continuous place of Shaiva worship.

The temple is a revered Shaiva shrine for the local community, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Siddheshwara. It is an active place of daily worship and sees increased gatherings during Maha Shivaratri and other Shaiva festivals, reflecting the religious traditions of the Malnad region.