The name Karkateswarar comes from the Sanskrit word “Karkata,” meaning crab.
Believed to be around 600 years old, Ghati Subramanya temple is associated with the Ghorpade rulers of Sandur.
The Mattapalli Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple stands as one of the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
Naimisharanya also holds deep connections with Lord Rama and the Pandavas.
Unlike conventional temples, devotees can physically enter the Sri Chakra structure and perform puja themselves.