This temple had built at the point of confluence (Sangam) of seven rivers -- Krishna, Veni, Tungabhadra, Beem-radhi, Malapaharini, Sangameswara, Bhava-nasani and hence, the name Sangameswara. This temple had built at the point of confluence (Sangam) of seven rivers -- Krishna, Veni, Tungabhadra, Beem-radhi, Malapaharini, Sangameswara, Bhava-nasani and hence, the name Sangameswara.