Bindiganavile is mentioned as Mayurapuri in the Puranas. Lord Brahma and his consort Saraswathi worshipped Lord Keshava (Krishna) here. The place holds an ancient temple named Sri Keshava Perumal Koil.

Sravanabelagola, a popular Jain pilgrim center, is about 8 km west. Nagamangala and Yediyur are nearby tourist destinations.

Mandya, the district headquarters, is around 57 km south-east and Mysore is 65 km south. Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport. Mandagere Railway Station and Hole Narsipur Railway Station are the nearest railheads.