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Dravidian style architecture. Top view of Navalinga Temples at Kuknur, Karnataka Decorative architrave above shrine entrance The Navalinga temple is a cluster of
linga, the universal symbol of
Hindu God
Shiva , and hence the name
Navalinga (literally, 'nine
lingas ').
[2] General plan A clusters of temples, the Navalinga group appears to have been placed asymmetrically, without any particular order. Despite being constructed from inferior quality
mantapas (hall) in all, three of which are in a line going east-west and open to the shrines. Each of the shrines has a Shiva
linga in the sanctum, though the lintel above the entrance has an image of
Gajalakshmi , the consort of God
Vishnu .
[2] Sculpture old-Kannada inscription at Navalinga temple old-Kannada inscription at Navalinga temple The pillars in the halls are of better quality than seen at
Sarasvati, Kalikadevi and Mahamayi as well as God Mallikarjuna. It is proposed that the
Navalinga temples may have originally been consecrated in honor of these goddesses.
[3] Notes References Kamiya, Takeyo. "Architecture of Indian subcontinent" . Indian Architecture . Gerard da Cunha. Retrieved 31 December 2006 . Cousens, Henry (1996) [1926]. The Chalukyan Architecture of Kanarese Districts . New Delhi: Archaeological Survey of India. . External links 15°27′32″N 75°57′36″E / 15.45889°N 75.96000°E / 15.45889; 75.96000
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