Deviramma Betta
ದೇವೀರಮ್ಮ ಬೆಟ್ಟ
A steep pilgrimage hill open only during the Deepavali festival, when thousands of devotees climb barefoot at night, a spectacular sight.
Located above Bindiga village, the summit has a small shrine dedicated to the goddess Deviramma. Around the time of Deepavali, tens of thousands of devotees climb the steep grass slopes barefoot at night to worship at the top, while the Bindiga temple holds festivities below. At other times the hill is part of a protected area and is closed to hiking, so you can only view it from below. The climbing route is steep and has no shade, and crowds are very large during the festival, so go with a companion and be careful.
Opening hours
Open only during Diwali
Nearby sights
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- Baba Budangiri & Dattapeetha
- Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls)
- Mullayanagiri
- Coffee Museum (Coffee Board)
- Hirekolale Lake
- Ayyanakere Lake
- Kemmangundi & Z Point