Shivagiri - 85 Feet 'Second largest' Statue of Lord Shiva

'Shivagiri' is a place in Bijapur district of Karnataka. It has 85 feet tall Shiva Statue installed. is the nice picnic spot in Bijapur This is located on the way to sindagi. Here you can see the largest shiva statue and also you can see Kashi Vishwanath Linga below the statue. Entrance ticket is Rs 5/- and camera fee is Rs 5/- 

This is the 2nd largest statue of Shiva in the world. Peacock is another attraction of this place, It is just around 5km from Bijapur city. Many people across the state and country visit this place. 

An old age home is coming up on this 18-acre sprawling premises named as Basant Van, and it is scheduled to be inaugurated on same day. Mr.Patil told The Hindu that initially it can accommodate 52 members and the capacity will be enhanced gradually.Women will be given preference in admission. Once this is stabilised, the trust will establish a free boarding school for meritorious students from economically and socially backward classes.

Mr. Patil and his four brothers, who are the trustees, have planned to weigh their mother Tulasibayi with gold on February 26. As she weighs 55 kg, the gold is estimated to be Rs. 4.5 crores and this money will be deposited in a bank and interest from it will be used for charity work.

Distance : 5km from Bijapur
Places and things to See : Shiva Statue, peacock and garden