Heggunda, the older name being Hayagunda is small hamlet nestled in Tumkur district which is mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana,this is said to be the place where Lava and kusha tied the horse of the aswamedha yagna and fought with their own father Sri Rama
The village has two temples which has to be climbed and an other which is on the ground which is dedicated to Anjaneya.
THE 3 temples are of rich historical and folk value as it is connected to Ramayana and other hindu myths.
The temple of sri anjaneya is said to be built by King janamejaya who is known for his sarpa yagna.
The temple of vanakallu malleshwara is cave temple which also has a tirulgannada inscription.
The hill where lava and kusha is said to have tied the horse.The hilltop temple shrines a pillar which is worshipped even today.
The carving behind the hanuman temple
Directions:Head towards NH 48 and take the sevice road and exit the NH near Dabaspete and go straight until you find a road leading to heggunda where you need to take a right turn.
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