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Omkareshwara Temple of Coorg
 In 1820 a significant building built by Lingarajendra was Omkareshwara temple. This has both Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. There is a tank in front of the temple. There is a footpath leading to a small "Mantap". The surrounding place is abode with peace. There is a story behind building of this temple. It is said Lingarajendra killed an honest and pious Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions.
That Brahmin became a "Brahmarakshasa" and started mockery the king with troubles. It left the king only when the king brought a "Shivalinga" from Kashi and installed it after building a temple. The shivalinga was named as "Omkareshwara" and ordinary rituals were performed. The bars of the windows of the temple were made of "Panchaloha" and an alphabet "lim" has been positioned in between the bars. Four minars have been built on four corners of the temple and the central minar is similar to a globe, which anyone can see.
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