The statues here are gorgeous! That's where the be...

The statues here are gorgeous! That's where the beauty ends. This is less a holy temple, and more a tourist destination. They charge Rs.250 (!!) per person for access to all the areas. All the information is in English, even though most people who come here would be more comfortable with Indian languages. People are just taking selfies everywhere. Saw a girl do a nataraja pose for a picture there's nothing spiritual about this place. It is purely a cash grab. And they claim that theirs is the most "powerful" Shiva statue. Says who, Shiva? So ironic that this temple is so materialistic, and Lord Shiva represents opposite values.
If you want a real spiritual experience, visit Gavi Gangadareshwara temple instead.