Pataleshwara Temple at Talakad in Karnataka is one of the Panchalinga Temples. The unique feature of the Shivling worshipped in the temple is that it changes color three times a day. The Shivling is red in color in the morning; black in the afternoon and white in the evening. Pataleshwara Temple is also known as Vasukishwara Temple . It is widely believed that Snake Vasuki worshipped Shiva at the temple. Related Talakadu Temple in Karnataka - Important temples in Talakad History of Talakad and Story of the Curse That Buried Talakkad below Sands