Kuruvatti - Mallikarjuna Temple

“Kuruvatti” is a village nested on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. This place is home to a very beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna. It was built in the 12th Century by the Kalyana Chalukyas and later improvised by the Hoysalas. The god here is referred to as Trailokyamallesvara and Ahavamallesvara in some of the inscriptions. This temple is located in the center of the village and attracts a huge crowd from all over the State during festival days. This temple is a typical Chalukyas masterpiece, with unique features such as the carvings of Apsaras on the pillar tops of the front porch and numerous Nagabandha carvings on the door frames .There is also a detached Nandi Mantap in front of the temple.

Mallikarjuna Temple

 

Apsara on the Pillar Top

Skillfully Executed Pillar

Lord Ganesha

Lord Surya

King Someshwara with his Two Queens and Two Helpers

Makara Torana

Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu

Beautiful Door frame

Lion

Dancing Couple

Nagabandhas

Seven Banded Door Frame

Saiva Dwarapalas

 

 

As the priest was engrossed in the temple daily rituals and crowd management, we did not have a chance to know more about the legends of this temple.

Blessed One

On Request Photography

Wooden Chariot