Inam Dattatreya Peeta

Inam Dattatreya Peeta

The Inam Dattatreya Peeta is one of the significantly important places to visit in Chikmagalur and is a top religious centre in the country. Inam Dattatreya Peeta is also popularly known as Inam Dattapeeta, and in Chikmagalur tourism, the number of visitors in the place has always been high. The reason as to why this place is immensely significant as a sacred spot is that the Inam Dattatreya Peeta is a holy place for both Muslims and Hindus. Religious spots like with such religious harmony are rare to find in the country and hence are always included in any Chikmagalur tour package.

Places to visit near Baba Budangiri

Inam Dattatreya Peeta is not only one of the top Chikmagalur tourist places, but it is a top tourist place in the whole country as well. Located near Baba Budangiri, the popularity of this place is solely based on the history of Inam Dattatreya Peeta. 

Datta Peeta Cave Chikmagalur

The laterite cave present in Inam Dattatreya Peeta is believed to the old residence of Hazarat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar and Dattatreyaswamy. As per Islamic history, Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar was sent to India by Prophet Muhammad. Guru Dattatreya was an equally important figure in Hinduism. The nearby places have also been recognized as the residences of other holy saints. 

Datta Peeta temple

The location of Datta Peeta temple is on the Baba Budan Giri Hills. The place can be approached from both Kemmanagundi and Chikmagalur. The natural beauty of the place is breathtaking, especially with hilly terrains and green vegetation around.

Chikmagalur to Datta Peeta distance

Chikmagalur is located at a distance of 12 km from Datta Peeta.

Festivals

Celebrating the festivals at Inam Dattatreya Peeta is one of the important things to do in Chikmagalur. The Urs festival is the most famous celebration, done annually, and is celebrated in the third month of Islam calendar, Rabi-ul-Avval. As for Hindus, the main festival is the Kartik Poornima celebrated on Dattatreya's Jayanti. As for the maintenance of the site, Inam Dattatreya Peeta is currently looked after by a fakir, who is an ascetic of Muslim Sufi.