The Hemavati Shiva temple known by many names like Veerabhadra Siddeshwara, Henjeru Siddappa, Moorkanappa, Henjeru Bhairava, Yajnarishwara was built in AD. It was built by the Nolambu kings in the 8th-11th century.
The world famous Shiva temple is the largest stone idol of the anthropomorphic Lord Shiva on Hemavati.
Every year as part of the celebrations of Shivratri there are big celebrations like Jatara, Sirimanu, Flower Chariot, Agni Gundam, Chinna Rathotsavam and Brahma Rathotsavam.