Gowri Ganesha samyuktham neelakhantamupasmahe ||
Shri Neelakanteshwara temple is located in a village Honnesara, about 10km from Sagar, Shimoga District. Along with Shri Neelakanteshwara Swamy, Shri Ganapathy Swamy and Shri Ammanavaru also worshiped in this temple. Annual festival “Uthsava” held in full moon day of Maagha maasa. All festivals celebrated with great devotion.