Temples of North Karnataka
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Temples of North Karnataka[1][2][3]
The
Haveri region
- 1 Adikesava Temple at Kaginele
- 2 Basavanna Temple at Haveri
- 3 Basaveshwara Temple Kuruvathi
- 4 Chalukya Temple at Chaudayyadanapura
- 5 Galageshwara Temple Galaganatha
- 6 Kalahasteshwara Temple at Kaginele
- 7 Lakshmi Temple at Kaginele
- 8 Mallari Temple at Gudda Guddaapura near Ranebennur
- 9 Narasimha Temple at Kaginele
- 10 Sangameshwara Temple at Kaginele
- 11 Siddhadeva Temple at Haveri
- 12 Someshwara Temple at Kaginele
- 13 Virabhadra Temple at Kaginele
Gadag region
- Gadag District, North Karnataka
- Kasivisvesvara temple, Lakkundi, Lakkundi
- Gadag
- Amriteshwara Temple at Annigeri
- Basappa Temple at Annigeri
- Bhrama Jinalaya at Lakkundi
- Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal
- Gajina Basappa Temple at Annigeri
- Hire Hanuman Temple at Annigeri
- Someshwara Temple at Gadag
- Someshwara Temple at Lakshmeshwar
- Suryanarayana Temple at Lakkundi
- Vira Narayana Temple at Gadag
Badami region
Badami arrayed with most picturesque location is worth a visit site.
Badami is famous for its cave temples all hewn out of sandstone on the cliff of a hill.
The region is adorned with pristine blue lake, famous ancient temple shrines, museum and above all Hindu and Jain caves, carved out of sandstone. The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu.
Agastya teertha reservoir thronged with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. The Bhutanath temple that lend their name to the lake beneath the cave temples.
More than 100 temples are located in Aihole. Hindu structural temples in Deccan originated here. The Durga temple is known for its apsidal plan, exquisite carvings and its pillared corridors. Much of the temples here date back to the 6th and 7th centuries. The second phase of temples here date back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
3. Banashankari Temple at Banashankari near Badami
Koppal region
1. Jambunatha Swamy Hill Temple at Hospet
2. Kanakachalapathi Temple at Kanakagiri[7]
Kanakachalapathi Temple at Kanakagiri, is located near
3. Ranganatha Temple at
4. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi
5. Vithala Temple at Hampi
6. Navalinga Temples at Kuknur
7. Pattabhirama Temple at Hampi
Pattabhirama Temple is situated in the city of Hampi. Lord Rama is the holy deity who is worshipped here with full dedication. This majestic temple is known for its splendid architecture that dates back to Vijayanagar period.
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It is splendidly decorated. The richly carved pillars, beautiful inner hall, and the shikhara are its highlights. This temple dedicated to Shiva is considered to be one of the best
Hubli-Dharwad region
1. Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple at Bankapura
2. Siddheshwara Temple at Bankapura
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4. Banashankari Temple at Amargol Town, Hubballi
Karwar region
1. Murdeshwara Temple at
Murdeshwara, Tallest Hindu Temple Gopura and Shiva Statue in the World
2. Mahabaleshwar Temple at
3. Shri Marikamba Temple at Sirsi
One of the biggest temple in the region with biggest Goddess idol. Fair is held every two years.
Raichur region
1. Dattatreya Temple at Koormagadde Naradagadde
2. Markandeshwara Temple at Kallur
Markandeshwara Temple at Kallur is dedicated to Lord Markandeshwara (Shiva). Krishnadevaraya of the
3. Narada Temple at Naradagadde
Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. This temple is constructed on Naradagadde one of the most scenic islands on the Krishna River. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by the travel enthusiast who make their day on the bank of the river.
See also
References
- ^ "Temples of Karnataka". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Temples of Karnataka". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Famous Temples of Karnataka". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Badami Temples". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Temples of Karnataka". Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Temples at Aihole". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Kanakachalapathi Temple at Kanakagiri". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
- ^ "Mahadeva Temple at Itgi". Retrieved 18 August 2008.