Dedicated to Lord Papahareshwar Swami, one of the forms of Lord Shiva, Kadile Papahareshwar Temple is a very famous temple in the area.
The legend behind this temple says that Lord Parashurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu performed penance here. He surrendered to Lord Papahareshwar after beheading his mother to get rid of his sins. The temple is also known for its Shiva lingam that is installed within its premises.