Ramnathpura is a noted pilgrimage center on the left banks of the river Cauvery. It is nearly 50 km away from the district and present in Arkalgudu taluk. The Hoysalas' style Rameswara Temple can be found here along with five other temples. The name of the town has however been derived from the famous Pattabhirama Temple of this palace. Rudrapattanam situated near this town is supposed to be the abode of classical musicians.

Ramnathpura - Dakshina Kashi(Southern Kashi):

The temples of Ramanathapura stand testimony to the architectural grandeur of the Chola and Hoysala ages. The temples at Ramanathapura were established during the Chola period and rejuvenated during the reign of the Hoysalas. Apart from the fact that it houses different art and architectural styles, Ramanathapura is an important religious centre of South India.

Sri Rameshwara, Pattabhirama and Agasthyeshwara temples stand  testimony to the grand architecture of the Chola and Hoysala ages. Moreover, Vahnipushkarani, a beautiful fish pond, is the main attraction of the place. From time immemorial, devotees have been visiting these temples, considered as the epicentre of spirituality.

The historically prominent Agasthyeshwara temple has a rich cultural background too. It is a true representative of art, music and culture of its time. The temple is also a model of broad thinking, intellectual maturity and guru-shishya parampara. The Agasthyeshwara temple is also famous for its historical background and its portrayal of the emotional landscape of the society and the strength of religion. Every wall of the temple has a tale of its own to tell. The temple architecture and the surrounding environment prove conducive to the same.

Current situation of Ramnathpura:

Ramanathapura, which once attracted tourists from all over the country, is now left with few visitors.

Every year, throughout the Margashira month, Subramanya Rathotsava is held at Ramanathapura when thousands of devotees from different regions of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra come to the village to pay their tribute to the deities. But the lack of basic amenities seems to pose a major hurdle to the devotees.