Harihara is a city in Davanagere District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Harihara Taluk. Harihara is famous for Harihareshwara temple. Harihara is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, 275 kilometres north of Bangalore. Harihar and Davangere are referred as "twin cities". Harihar is connected by road and railway, and is located on National Highway 48. It has a very pleasant climate year round.