Group of temples at Talakadu, Karnataka

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The Group of temples at

I. K. Sarma, only two temples, the Pataleshvara (also spelt Patalesvara) and Maraleshvara (also spelt Maralesvara), built during the reign of King Rachamalla Satyavakya IV (r.975-986) are intact.[1] According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Vaidyeshvara temple (also spelt Vaidyesvara), the largest, the most intact and ornate of the group bears Ganga-Chola-Hoysala architectural features. Its consecration is assignable to the 10th century with improvements made up to the 14th century.[2] According to the art historian Adam Hardy, the Kirtinarayana temple (also spelt Keertinarayana) was built in 1117 A.D. by the famous Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana to celebrate his victory over the Cholas in the battle of Talakad.[3] It has currently been dismantled by the ASI for renovation. Only its mahadwara ("grand entrance") is intact.[4] The Sand dunes of Talakad are protected by the Karnataka state division of the ASI.[5] The Vaidyeshvara and Kirtinarayana temples are protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.[6]

Plan of the temple

The Kirtinarayana temple at Talakad, 1117 A.D.

Both the Pataleshvara and Maraleshvara temples have on their original base (adhishsthana) a sanctum (

Mahisha and Kartikeya in the Maraleshvara temple; and the images of Dakshinamurthy (a form of Shiva), Trimurti Brahma (three faced Brahma), Simhavahini[7] Durga (Durga riding a lion) and Shiva at the Pataleshvara temple.[8]

The Vaidyeshvara temple comprises a sanctum with a

prakara) that houses independent sculptures from the Ganga, Hoysala and Vijayanagara periods.[2]

According to Adam Hardy, The Kirtinarayana temple is a granite, single vimana plan (tower over shrine), an ekakuta (single shrine) construction, with an open mantapa (hall). The temple is similar in plan to the famous

doorjamb and lintel are ornate, and the lathe turned pillars in the spacious hall support a ceiling that is decorated with floral designs.[4]

Mallikarjuna temple at Mudukuthore and Sri Arkeshwaraswamy Temple are located little far form the main Talakadu village.

Notes

  1. ^ Sarma (1992), pp111-113
  2. ^ a b c "Vaidyesvara temple". Archaeological Survey of India, Bengaluru Circle. ASI Bengaluru Circle. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  3. ^ a b Hardy (1995, p347
  4. ^ a b c "Kirtinarayana temple". Archaeological Survey of India, Bengaluru Circle. ASI Bengaluru Circle. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Protected Monuments in Karnataka". Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Alphabetical List of Monuments - Karnataka -Bangalore, Bangalore Circle, Karnataka". Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  7. doi:10.1558/rosa.v9i2.31071
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  8. ^ Sarma(1992), p113
  9. ^ Kamath (2001), p135
  10. ^ Foekema (1996), p25

Gallery

  • The 10th century Pataleshvara temple at Talakad has been excavated from the sand dunes.
    The 10th century Pataleshvara temple at Talakad has been excavated from the sand dunes.
  • profile of the renovated Keertinarayana temple, Talakad
    profile of the renovated Keertinarayana temple, Talakad
  • Dwarapalaka (door keeper) and a profile of the mantapa at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Dwarapalaka (door keeper) and a profile of the mantapa at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Ornate doorjamb at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Ornate doorjamb at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Profile of Dwarapalakas (door keepers) at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Profile of Dwarapalakas (door keepers) at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Stone vessel at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Stone vessel at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Five headed snake and monolithic stone chain at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Five headed snake and monolithic stone chain at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Close up view of Vesara shrine tower (vimana) made of stucco at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Close up view of Vesara shrine tower (vimana) made of stucco at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • A profile of the outer wall of the mantapa at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    A profile of the outer wall of the mantapa at the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • A view of the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    A view of the Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Ornate porch (south) entrance to Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
    Ornate porch (south) entrance to Vaidyeshvara temple, Talakad
  • Nandi (bull) near the Kirtinarayana temple at Talakad
    Nandi (bull) near the Kirtinarayana temple at Talakad

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