Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli, Karnataka

The wall outside the temple is decorated with handmade figures of Flowers. Even the walls of the shrines have designs and embroidery that goes as high as 17 inches. Most temples of Southern India have 3 shrines but the Panchalingeshwara Temple has 5 shrines -Tatpurusheshwara, Aghoreshwara, Ishanyeshwara, Vamadeveshwara and Sadyojateshwara. The structures inside the temple are quite detailed, as they highlight the importance of spirituality. The temple is said to be designed by the one of most famous sculptors, as he hand molded various sculptors of the temple premises.

The town, Govindana Hali is quite small, and there are few shops enclosing the shrine. The Panchalingeshwara Temple is frequently visited by tourists, as it less marketed for peaceful purposes. The tourists going there would be requested to stay in peace and silence, so as to feel at par with spiritual spirit. The town is well connected to major cities, and has little habitation by the locals. Most of the big hotels are away, with no nearby restaurants in Govindana hali.