The Shri Guru Kottureshwara Shrine is an ancient temple located in Kotturu taluk, Vijayanagara District, North Karnataka, India, with the postal code 583134.
The temple is located 19 km from Kudligi, 28 km from Harapanahalli, 70 km from Davanagere, and 253 km from Bengaluru.
Kotturu (Kannada: ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು) is named after Saint Kottureshwara, and its history is closely linked to the legacy of Guru Kottureshwara. The town’s significance dates back to a time when the Veerashaiva Sect was under threat.
Lord Shiva and Parvati, from their heavenly abode in Kailasa, instructed Nandi to go to Sarasipura (also known as Shikapura, the former name of Kottur) to protect the innocent people. Following their command, Nandi disguised himself as a saint and arrived in Shikapura.