The temple at Devimane Ghat

There is a temple ( ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಪಾಲೇಶ್ವರ Shri Kshetrapaleshwara : means  god Shiva who protect the surrounding area  )  at the start of Devimane ghat  of Sirsi to Kumta road where the vehicles offer a small donation  to the god before they start descending. It is believed that offering money and getting blessings  of the god  gives them a safe ride down without accidents. Even local public transport buses stop at the temple and take blessings from the temple god. Few years before the people used offer  stones or some valuable things  instead of money before they continue driving in the ghat to this temple or a church is which is few kilometers after the temple towards Sirsi.This practice is observed in all the religion and community whoever frequently drive through  Devimane ghat.

This place has  also a  viewpoint to witness  the grandeur of  Western ghats . Tea shops here can serve the best tea and local fruits before  one can drive through narrow hairpin curves.