Adichunchanagiri

This Sri Kshetra, a pilgrim centre, is 20 kms north from the Taluk centre Nagamangala and two kms. East of Chunchanahalli. One among the two Gurupeethas of Vokkaliga community, the Mahasamsthana Matha at Adichunchanagiri is world famous. People believe that this place has a tradition from the days of Ramayana. Moreover, the place is referred in inscriptions as Chunchanakote (1205 A.D.) Chunchanahalli (1484 A.D), Adichunchanagiri (1896 A.D) and was a part of ancient Kalkuni nadu during Hoysala regime. Until now, nine inscriptions (four in Chunchanahalli and five on the hill) are reported from this place.

Chunchanagiri has different species of Trees and plenty of Peacocks.. The Matha has a Siddha Seat as well as ancient temple of gods Chandramouleshwara, Annapurneshwari and Bhairava. Towards the south of the Matha there is a Kalyani, referred as Bindu Sarovara. Sri Annadani Matha with Jwala Peetha (fire chair) here is a special attraction.