Tapovan founded in 1965 by Mahatapasvi Sri Kumaraswamiji is well known for its spiritual and cultural activities is located 4 kms away from Dharwad. Within the premise there is a Divine temple which is a meditation hall for devotees. Strict rules has to be follow to mediate at the divine temple formerly known as navakalyana math. The math was in the city and was later shifted to Tapovan