Shettihalli Rosary Church - The Submerged Gothic Ruin near Sakleshpur

The Shettihalli Rosary Church is a striking ruin of a 19th-century Gothic-style church located on the banks of the Hemavati Reservoir. Built by French missionaries in the 1860s, it now stands roofless and desolate, creating a unique and atmospheric scene. The church's main attraction is its interaction with the reservoir's water levels. During the peak monsoon season, typically from July to October, the dam fills up and the church becomes partially submerged, earning it the nickname 'The Drowning Church' or 'The Floating Church'. Visitors can see the structure rising dramatically from the water, a sight that draws many photographers and travelers.