Shikaripura is a town and taluk headquarters of Shikaripura Taluk of Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka, India. It lies between plain ground ( Bayaluseemae ) and tropical forests ( Malenadu ). It is around 52 k.m. from Shimoga and 50 k.m. from Ranebennur This is B. S. Yeddyurappa's costituency. Shikaripura is also famous for the temple of Lord Huchuraya Swamy also called as Brantesha, Hanuman, Anjenaya, Vayuputra, etc., Every year on the day of Davanada Hunnime the Brahma rathotsava of the lord will take place. Shikari means hunting. shikaripur is famous for its quality rice. Shikaripura is home town of B.Y Ragavendra who is the member of parliament from shimoga. Issur village famous for indian freedom movement 1942 it called as "Issur Durantha". Famous hotel in Shikaripur is "Sri New Raghavendra Bhavana" which started in the year 1981 by Late H Mahabala Rao. The hotel is famous for its delicious Masala Dosa.
