Male Mahadeshwara Betta is a pilgrimage town located in the Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district in southern Karnataka. It is situated approximately 150 km from Mysuru and about 210 km from Bengaluru.
The ancient and sacred Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple is a prominent pilgrimage center, where Mahadeshwara is believed to have lived, practiced medicine as a Siddha, and taught the principle of ahimsa to the people around the seven hills.
The temple attracts lakhs of pilgrims from the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The area surrounding the present temple spans 155.57 acres (0.6296 km²). Additionally.
The temple owns lands in Talabetta, Haleyuru, and Indiganatha villages. Surrounded by dense forests, it attracts not only pilgrims but also nature lovers. The hill on which the temple is located stands at an elevation of about 3,000 feet above sea level.