Ambutheertha is nature’s wonder in Theerthahalli taluk and is unique in every sense of the word.
Theerthahalli, the greenland of Malnad in Shimoga district, is a place where every nature lover wishes to ‘live and love’ forever! Enveloped by thick greenery and dotted with beautiful locales. Ambuthirtha, that has many interesting tales to relate, is fast losing its glory. Diminishing green cover and the negligent attitude of the Government authorities to develop the place has made the situation even worse.

Ambuthirtha is 16 km northwest of Thirthahalli town in Shimoga district.

Attractions in & around Ambuthirtha:

Ambutheertha - the sacred place:

Also, Ambutheertha is considered a sacred place by the locals who say it was here that Lord Rama pierced the earth with his ambu (bow and arrow) to get water out to quench the thirst of his wife Sita, and hence the name Ambutheertha.

Ambutheertha - Birthplace of river Sharavathy:

Ambutheertha is also the birthplace of River Sharavathi, which flows towards west along Hosanagar and then to Pataguppa, where it meets River Haridravathi. From here Sharavathi flows towards Barangi to join River Ennehole. Before Sharavathi joins the Arabian sea in its 132 km-long journey in Honnavar, it takes a big ‘leap’ from a height of 960 feet in the world famous Jog Falls in Uttara Kannada district, where electricity for the entire State is generated.

Divine history says that Lord Rama after rescuing Sita from Ravana was on his way to Ayodhya and is said that he passed through this area. Upon Sita's request to quench her thirst he removed his Bow and Arrow (Ambu) and struck the ground for water to come out (Thirtha), and this source eventually became the birthplace of River Sharavathy.

Ambutheertha Shivalinga temple:

At Ambutheertha is a temple built around a Shivalinga, beneath which Sharavathi originates to start her journey.