Sahasra Linga is the most beautiful place located near Sirsi in the state of Karnataka India. Hundreds of carved stones are found in river Shalmala.
There are hundreds of the stones with Shiva Linga carved on them by the side or river 'Shalmala'. Because these uncountable carvings, the place gets the name "Sahasra Linga" (thousand lingas). Every year on the day of 'Shivaratri' hundreds of people visit this place to worship Lord Shiva. When the water level is not high enough you can actually see all those carvings. Best time would winter and early summer. Best place for one day outing. This place is on the way to Yellapur from Sirsi at about 17kms from Sirsi. After Bhairumbe you will have to get down at a bus-stop called Hul Gol bus-stop and walk towards Hulgol and from the main road it is around 2kms distance. Do carry your food and tentage. Sahasra Linga is located at 14.7198N 74.8070E.
