MARKANDESHWARA BETTA

MARKANDESHWARA BETTA:- ( 88 Kms from Bangalore)
It is hill where Yama’s tried to take Markandaya life
Getting There:- Drive on NH4 towards Kolar till Arabhikothanur (56 kms) and turn right. Proceed further 10 kms more to Vokkaleri. A further 4 kms away is the Markandeshwara Betta. You have to drive 18 kms along curvaceous road which is pleasant experience. See the Markandeshwara Temple. In the front of the temple is the Trishula Gange, which originated from Yama’s noose falling here. The Linga has fingers like markings.
At Vokkaleri too are temples of Markandeya, Anjaneya and Ravaneshwara.
Suggestion:- Carry food and water. Temple is open only on Sundays and Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm.