The Srikanteshwara Temple also called Nanjundeshwara Temple is an ancient temple in the Hindu pilgrimage town of Nanjangud in the Karnataka 
Nanjundeshwara Temple -Nanjangud
is famous for its Nanjundeshwara (Shiva) temple. A 1000+ year old temple from the days of Ganga' .It reflects in the grandeur of the temple, exquisite sculpture, two big wooden chariots, and idols of numerous kings & queens.
This Nanjangud temple is dedicated to Nanjundeshwara who is Lord Shiva and he is called so as Lord Shiva swallowed the poison which originated while Great Churning of the Ocean.
This Nanjangud temple is dedicated to Nanjundeshwara who is Lord Shiva and he is called so as Lord Shiva swallowed the poison which originated while Great Churning of the Ocean.
When Tippu Sultan's Royal elephant had lost its eyesight, he worshiped Lord Nanjundeshwara and had faith in Him. The eyesight of the elephant got recovered and Lord Nanjundeshwara was called as "Hakim Nanjundeshwara" by Tippu Sultan.
When Tippu Sultan's Royal elephant had lost its eyesight, he worshiped Lord Nanjundeshwara and had faith in Him. The eyesight of the elephant got recovered and Lord Nanjundeshwara was called as "Hakim Nanjundeshwara" by Tippu Sultan.
Tippu Sultan then donated a Shiva Lingam made of jade (precious green stone) along with an emerald necklace to the temple. Hakim means doctor, Lord Nanjundeshwara is also called as "Vaidya Nanjundeshwara" and is even today said to be a healer for his devotees.
This temple is situated on right banks of Kapila (Kabini) River and is one of the oldest temples in India. The Shiva Linga in the temple is believed to be installed by the sage Gauthama who had stayed here for some time.
The Nanjudeshwara temple is situated on right banks of Kapila (Kabini) River and is one of the oldest temples in India. The Shiva Linga in the temple is believed to be installed by the Sage Gauthama who had stayed here for some time.
Om Nanjundeshwaraya Namah 
