The Nageshwara temple was built by Ereganga Neetimarga around 9th century and the Panchaligeshwara temple was built by Akthiyar of the Chola Kingdom. Its been known for the famous Nageshwara temple with Panchalinga (five Shiva lingas), a fort, and a lake, Begur was the center of 12 villages including Thogur, Haralur, Yellukunte, Sarakki, Kudlur, and Hulimangala.