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Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple
A temple to Goddess Chowdeshwari on the Sharavathi backwaters, reached by a short ferry ride
Sigandur's Chowdeshwari Temple sits on the banks of the Sharavathi backwaters in Sagara taluk, and is one of the more heavily visited pilgrimage stops in the district — devotees come seeking Goddess Chowdeshwari's protection from injustice, with many submitting written petitions at the shrine.
Part of what makes the trip memorable is the approach itself: the temple sits across the backwaters from the mainland, so most visitors finish the journey with a short ferry ride, with the reservoir and surrounding hills in view the whole way across.
Highlights
- One of Shivamogga district's busiest pilgrimage sites, visited by thousands daily
- Goddess Chowdeshwari is worshipped here as a protector and dispenser of justice; devotees traditionally submit written petitions at the shrine
- Reached by a short ferry crossing over the Sharavathi backwaters, which is part of the experience
Getting there
Buses on the Thirthahalli to Sagara route get you to Sagara — Sigandur is a further ~45 km by local transport, ending with a short ferry ride across the backwaters.