Anjaneri Fort Trek, Nashik, Maharashtra

'Anjaneri' is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, similar to the hill of Anjanadri near Anegundi. However, it is very difficult to ascertain the original birth place of the Lord among these two. Anjaneri is believed to be the birth place of Goddess Anjani Matha, the mother of  Lord Hanuman/Anjaneya.  There is an ancient temple at Anjaneri dedicated to the goddess. It is unique as it is believed that there is no other temple built for this goddess. We can ascertain that this place has some association with Lord Hanuman. However,  Lord Hanuman is believed to have spent most of his time at a place named Kishkinda/Kishkinde. Kishkinda of Ramayana has been identified as Anegundi and its surrounding areas in the state of Karnataka. Although there are a few other places claiming as the birth place of Lord Hanuman, Anjanadri Betta of Kishkinda is the closest in relation as per the Ramayana. Nashik too has a deep connection with Lord Rama. It is at this place Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana cut the nose of Shurpanakha (Ravana's sister) leading to the kidnapping of Sita Matha. It would be wonderful to trace the route taken by Lord Rama from Ayodhya to Sri Lanka during in his exile.

Anjaneri Hill from the Bus Stop

Good Morning

Anjaneri Landscape

 My initial plan was to trek the fort at Harihar which a much popular trekking destination and therefore booked a cab for the same through an app. However, the driver had cancelled the booking due to some reason for which no notification was sent to me. I woke up in morning only to find out that the cab booking was canceled and the next cab pick-up would easily take at least 45 mins. Thus I dropped the plan of trekking Harihar fort and instead decided to go to Trimbak, a popular pilgrimage center and one among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Meanwhile, I stumbled upon the fort of Anjaneri which is located en-route to Trimbak from Nashik and is a popular trekking destination. It is worthwhile to mention that the bus connectivity between Nashik and Trimbak is commendable and available throughout the day and night. I boarded the 5 am bus in the morning and after a journey of about 45 mins, I got down at the Anjaneri cross bus-stop from where the trek base was about good 2km. I had to cover this distance by foot since no vehicle was available in the early morning hours.

Sun Over Anjaneri

Anjaneri Lake

Contrasting Colors of Life

There are well laid roads up to the trek base. However, I took the shorter route by foot used by the locals  and reached the trek base. What lovely sight it was! On one side was a big lake with blue waters and other encompassed a mesmerizing sunrise. Finally after a good 30 min walk I reached the trek base where there were a few shops and none were open except one that was just getting opened. An elderly person who ran this shop told me to wait for 5 minutes while he prepared some hot tea for me. Here, there were few boards giving details about the ecological importance of Anjaneri apart from being protected as a vulture sanctuary. I filled up my water bottle while the hot tea was getting ready. Though I generally do not prefer drinking tea, the tea here was probably the best that I have ever had. Steps are laid from here till the plateau and in between at a few places, railings have installed for support. Many locals ascend the hill on a regular basis to offer prayers and  perform for daily pujas to Goddess Anjani Matha.

Jaina Cave Temple

Lord Parshvanatha Tirthankara

Goddess Anjani Matha Temple

Lake on the Anjaneri Hill

More Trek Options Near Nashik

Navara Navri Fort

 The first temple that I came across here was a small Jaina cave temple dedicated Lord Parshvanatha. There are 2 murtis of the Lord caved in 2 separate chambers of the cave. A short climb from here leads to a plateau region from where one has to walk for about 10 minutes to reach the temple dedicated to Anjani Matha. After offering prayers to the goddess, it was time for another cup of hot tea. A further ascent hereon leads us to the peak of Anjaneri hills. Though no fortification exist here today, once a grand fort was erected which was destroyed by the British. At the beginning of the next series of steps is a small water pond in contrast to the big lake seen below. There are a few cave temples here which I wanted to explore while descending. I continued my climb and reached the peak in about 20 minutes. The views from here were  breathtaking and no words can describe it enough. There is a small temple at the peak which is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman.

Goddess Anjani Matha

Birth Place of Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Gupha

Tales of Two Lakes

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Temples of Karnataka Part -III

Continued from our previous post where we have already documented 100 of Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka.

101. Sri Mahakuteshwara Temple, Mahakuta

Taluk : Badami, Bagalkot

Dynasty : Badami Chalukyas in the 7th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha with pradakshinapatha, sabhamandapa, mukhamandapa and nandi mandapa. This temple is built of red sand stone, with Dravidian shikhara on the garbhagriha. 

Sri Mahakuteshwara Temple, Mahakuta

102. Sri Someshwara Temple, Gangavara

Taluk : Hosakote, Bengaluru (R)

Dynasty : Gangas in the 8th Century , Cholas in the10th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, mandapa, vestibule and a front porch, enclosed by prakara with an entrance mandapa in the North. 

Sri Someshwara Temple, Gangavara

103. Sri Someshwara Temple, Ulsooru

Taluk : Bengaluru (U)

Dynasty : Cholas in the 9th Century, Vijayanagara  in the 15th Century &  Nadaprabhus in the16th Century

About : One of the oldest temples in the heart of Bengaluru, this temple consists of a garbhagriha, two ardhamandapas, a navaranga, kalyana mandapa and rajagopuram. There is another temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshamba.

Sri Someshwara Temple, Ulsooru

104. Sri Kamala Narayana Temple, Degaon/Deganve

Taluk : Kittur, Belagavi

Dynasty : Goa Kadambas in the12th Century

About : This dwikuta (modified trikuta) temple is dedicated to Sri Kamala Narayana Swamy and Goddess Lakshmi. This is a unique dwikuta temple with a big devakoshtha (niche) in between the two garbhagrihas, housing a beautiful murti of  Sri Lakshmi Narayana and decorated similar to the garbhagrihas. It is devoid of an antarala and opens directly into the navaranga. The other two garbhagrihas have elaborate antarala, opening into a common navaranga with two mukhamandapas facing them. Read more.

Sri Kamala Narayana Temple, Degaon/Deganve

105. Sri Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple, Halasi

Taluk : Khanapur, Belagavi

Dynasty : Banavasi Kadambas in the 5th Century, Goa Kadambas in the 12th Century & Kalyani Chalukyas in the 12th Century

About : This temple bears architectural resemblance to the Sri Madhukeshwara temple at Banavasi to some extent. The temple has two garbhagrihas with an attached antarala, opening into a common navaranga with 2 mukhamandapas. The central ceiling of the navaranga carries a beautiful inverted lotus motif, but is now covered by a wooden plank. The temple is built on an elevated platform. Read more.

Sri Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple, Halasi

106. Sri Sangameshwara Temple, Kurugodu

Taluk : Ballari

Dynasty : Sindhs of Kurugodu in the 13th Century & Vijayanagara in the 16th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, a pradakshinapatha, an open 60 pillared mahamandapa and a mukhamandapa. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a Linga. Read More.

Sri Sangameshwara Temple, Kurugodu

107. Sri Saraswathi Temple, Basava Kalyana

Taluk : Basava Kalyana, Bidar

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in the11th Century

About :  This beautiful temple today consists only a garbhagriha, and is seen atop the hill-fort built by the Kalyani Chalukyas.

Sri Saraswathi Temple, Basava Kalyana

108. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Agara

Taluk : Kollegal, Chamarajanagar 

Dynasty : Cholas in the 10th Century &  Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : A unique temple with circular garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga, and 2 mukhamandapas with one of the rajagopurams surviving today. Sadly, no shikhara exists today. The murti of Lord Narasimha here is said to represent his five manifestations namely, Lord Yoga Narasimha (Lord seated in a yogic posture), Lord Lakshmi Narasimha (Lakshmi carved on the Lord's chest), Lord Ugra Narasimha (presence of the third eye),  Lord Jwala Narasimha (presence of flames near the eyes of the Lord) & Lord Prahlada Narasimha (Prahlada sculpted near the Lord's leg).

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Agara

109. Sri Rameshwara Temple, Narsamangala

Taluk : Chamarajanagar 

Dynasty : Gangas in the 9th Century, Cholas in the 10th Century &  Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : The main temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, ardhamandapa, mukhamandapa with a detached nandi mandapa. The shikhara of the temple is in Dravidian style built of brick and mortar. Many smaller temples in the temple complex were later additions during the reign of the Cholas and the Hoysalas.

Sri Rameshwara Temple, Narsamangala

110. Sri Gaurishwara Temple, Yelandur

Taluk : Yelandur, Chamarajanagar 

Dynasty : Vijayanagara in the 16th Century

About : The main temple consists of a garbhagriha and an ardhamandapa, with the main feature of the temple complex being the 'BaLe mandapa' (bangle mandapa), now seen as a beautifully carved rajagopuram devoid of its shikara. More about this.

Sri Gaurishwara Temple, Yelandur

111. Sri Harihareshwara Temple, Hariharapura

Taluk : Chikkaballapura 

Dynasty : Nadaprabhus in the 16th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and a mukhamandapa. An interesting feature of this temple is the carving on the inner walls.

Sri Harihareshwara Temple, Hariharapura

112. Sri Markandeshwara Temple, Khandya

Taluk : Chikmagaluru 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century & Keladi Nayakas in the 16th Century

About :  This temple consists of  a garbhagriha, sukhanasi with a pradakshinapatha, a navaranga and a mukhamandapa.

Sri Markandeshwara Temple, Khandya

113. Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple, Baggavalli

Taluk : Chikmagaluru 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in  the13th Century

About :  This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas with antarala, and a common navaranga with mukhamandapa.

Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple, Baggavalli

114. Sri Kodanda Rama Temple, Hiremagaluru

Taluk : Chikmagaluru 

Dynasty : Gangas in 9th Century, Hoysalas in 13th Century & Wodeyars in 17th Century

About : This temple consists of  a garbhagriha, with an antarala, a sukhanasi opening into a navaranga and a mukhamandapa. 

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple, Hiremagaluru

115. Twin Temples, Marale

Taluk : Chikmagaluru 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the12th Century

About : The beautiful twin temples of Marale are dedicated to Lords Chennakeshava and Siddeshwara. They are built with similar plans and consists of a garbhagriha with an antarala, a navaranga and a mukhamandapa.

Twin Temples, Marale

116. Akka Thangi Twin Temples, Brahmagiri

Taluk : Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Dynasty : Nolambas in the 9th Century , Hoysalas in the 12th century 

About : Popularly called as Akka Thangi temple, these are twin temples out of which one remains completely destroyed with only its basement visible, while the other consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and an open navaranga.

Akka Thangi Twin Temples, Brahmagiri

117. Sri Rameshwara Temple, Jatinga Rameshwara

Taluk : Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Dynasty : Rastrakutas in the 9th century & Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century 

About : The temple complex consists of many small temples dedicated to Goddess Mahishasuramardhini and Lords Virabhadra, Ganesha, Parushurama, and Jatinga Rameshwara. Read More.

Sri Rameshwara Temple, Jatinga Rameshwara

118. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Thodikana

Taluk : Sullia, Dakshina Kannada 

Dynasty : Not Sure 

About : Read more about the temple here.

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Thodikana

119. Sri Harihareshwara Temple, Harihara

Taluk : Harihara, Davanagere

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : The murtiof Lord Harihareshwara inside the garbhagriha is about 6 ft tall, with parts below the deity's knee being buried under. The murti is believed to be a swayambhu murthy (swayam:self ;  bhu:generate). The temple has a huge sabhamandapa with 60 pillars. The exterior and the interiors of the temple are wonderfully carved. There is also a temple dedicated to Goddess Parvathi  inside the temple complex. Read more.

Sri Harihareshwara Temple, Harihara

120. Sri Shambhulingeshwara Temple, Kundgol

Taluk : Huballi, Dharwad

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century

About :The temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and a spacious sabhamandapa. The sabhamandapa has kakshasana and the shikara has been renovated.

 

Sri Shambhulingeshwara Temple, Kundgol

121. Sri Saraswathi Temple, Gadag

Taluk : Gadag

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century

About :This temple has a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa and a navaranga with a mukhamandapa. The unique navaranga here resembles an open mandapa with pillars. There are two spacious halls here which wereprobably used for training purposes.

Sri Saraswathi Temple, Gadag

122. Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Lakkundi

Taluk : Gadag

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century

About : One of the most beautiful temples in Karnataka, this dwikuta temple consists of 2 garbhagrihas, an ardhamandapa and a navaranga . The shikara here is of Kadamaba Nagara Style.

Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Lakkundi

123. Sri Lokeshwara Temple, Handarki

Taluk : Gurmitkal, Gulbarga/Kalburgi 

Dynasty : Chalukyas in the 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa, a navaranga and mukhamandapa with nandi mandapa. There are many smaller temples in this complex.

Sri Lokeshwara Temple, Handarki

124. Sri Jina Temple, Yalladahalli

Taluk : Channarayapatna, Hassan  

Dynasty : Gangas in the 8th Century

About : This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas with an antarala and a common navaranga. This temple is in a ruined state today.

Sri Jina Temple, Yalladahalli

125. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Sagatavalli

Taluk : Hassan  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha with an antarala, a navaranga and mukhamandapa. This temple is enclosed in a compound or prakara with a small temple dedicated to Devi Lakshmi.

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Sagatavalli

126. Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Haranahalli

Taluk : Hassan  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 13th Century 

About : This trikuta temple houses murtis of Lords Chennakeshava, Venugopala & Lakshmi Narasimha in each of the garbhagrihas. This beautiful temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas, with an antarala for the main garbhagriha, a common navaranga and an open mukhamandapa. The shikhara here is of Dravidian style above the main garbhagriha.

Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Haranahalli

127. Sri Keshava Temple, Grama

Taluk : Hassan  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century 

About : This temple dedicated to Lord Keshava consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga, sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa enclosed in a prakara or compound wall.

Sri Keshava Temple, Grama

128. Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple, Narsipura

Taluk : Belur, Hassan  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century 

About :This dwikuta temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu consists of 2 garbhagrihas with antaralas, a navaranga and mukhamandapa. Most of the dwikuta temples built are generally dedicated to Lord Shiva, out of which some of them house Lord Vishnu as the secondary deity, but this one is rare as it is entirely a Vaishnava dwikuta.

Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple, Narsipura

129. Sri Someshwara Temple, Haralahalli

Taluk : Haveri 

Dynasty : Chalukyas in the12th Century 

About : This temple deciated to Lord Someshwara consists of 3 garbhagrihas with antaralas, a common sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa. All the three garbhagrihas here have Dravidian style of shikharas. 

Sri Someshwara Temple, Haralahalli

130. Sri Sarveshwara Temple, Naregal

Taluk : Haveri 

Dynasty : Rastrakutas in the 8th Century &  Chalukyas in the 12th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, with an antarala, and an open navaranga with mukhamandapas and another garbhagriha right opposite to the main garbhagriha believed to house a beautiful murti of Adityadeva.

Sri Sarveshwara Temple, Naregal

131. Sri Siddarameshwara Temple, Niralgi

Taluk : Haveri 

Dynasty : Chalukyas in the 12th Century 

About : The temple comprises of a garbhagriha, an antarala and a navaranga with two mukhamandapas, of which the eastern mukhamandapa has collapsed. The garbhagriha houses a Shiva Linga along with the guardian Lord Nandi in the antarala. There are 2 devakosthas/niches on either sides of the antarala, one housing a panel of the Saptamatrikas (the seven mother-goddesses) and the other a murti of Lord Vishnu (which may have been installed much later). Read more.

Sri Siddarameshwara Temple, Niralgi

132. Sri Brahmeshwara Temple, Abluru

Taluk : Haveri 

Dynasty : Chalukyas in the12th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga with nandi mandapa and mukhamandapa. There are two small temples in the complex housing murtis of Lord Vittala and Devi Saraswathi.

Sri Brahmeshwara Temple, Abluru

133. Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Mulbagilu/Mulbagal

Taluk : Mulbagilu, Kolar

Dynasty : Vijayanagara in the16th Century 

About : This temple in its ruined condition consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and a navaranga, enclosed in a wall and a rajagopuram.

Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Mulbagilu/Mulbagal

134. Sri Someshwara Temple, Kolar

Taluk : Kolar

Dynasty : Gangas in the 8th Century, Cholas in the 10th Century & Vijayanagara in the16th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa, a spacious navaranga and mukhamandapa, and various other mandapas enclosed in a prakara and a beautiful rajagopuram.

Sri Someshwara Temple, Kolar

 135. Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Kukanur

Taluk : Yelburga, Koppal 

Dynasty : Rastrakutas in the 8th century & Chalukyas in the 11th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, a sabhamandapa and an open mukhamandapa. 

Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Kukanur

136. Sri Saumya Keshava Temple, Nagamangala

Taluk : Nagamangala, Mandya 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century & Vijayanagara in the 15th Century 

About : This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas, with an antarala opening into a common navaranga with mukhamandapa. The temple is enclosed in prakara wall and has a beautiful rajagopuram.

Sri Saumya Keshava Temple, Nagamangala

137. Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple, Hosabudanur

Taluk :  Mandya 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : This temple is dedicated to 'Lord Ananthapadmanabha' . The murti here is in a standing posture, one of the rare forms of this god. He is  seen  holding a chakra, astabandha, gada and shanka.The door frames of the temple are heavily decorated. There are two small devakosthas with images of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Read more.

Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple, Hosabudanur

138. Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli

Taluk : K R Pete, Mandya 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : Originally, this temple was a Chatushkuta (four shrined) type built in dravidian style. However, there was an addition of another garbhagriha on the eastern side categorizing the temple under panchakuta type. Each garbhagriha has a separate antarala, opening into a common navaranga. There are two north facing entrances with mukhamandapas and nandi mandapas. Read more.

Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli

139. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Hosaholalu

Taluk : K R Pete, Mandya 

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 13th Century & Vijayanagara in the 16th Century 

About : This temple is a trikuta type i.e, three shrined  with a single central tower. The temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayana, while the other two shrines house murtis of Lords Lakshmi Narasimha and Venugopala . These murtis are a perfect example of Hoysala art. Read more.

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Hosaholalu

140. Sri Lakshmikantha Temple, Mullur

Taluk : H D Kote, Mysuru  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century & Vijayanagara in the 15th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa and navaranga with a spacious mukhamandapa.

Sri Lakshmikantha Temple, Mullur

141. Sri Swetha Varaha Swamy  Temple, Mysuru

Taluk : Mysuru  

Dynasty : Hoysalas in the 12th Century &  Wodeyars in the 18th Century

About : This temple was built by Dewan Purnaiah using the ruins of a Hoysala temple from Shivamogga district and the murti of Lord Swetha Varaha was brought from Srirangapatna. This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and navaranga, enclosed in a  prakara/compound wall.

Sri Swetha Varaha Swamy  Temple, Mysuru

142. Sri Kote Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Channapatna

Taluk : Channapatna, Ramanagar

Dynasty : Vijayanagara in the 15th Century & Palegars in the 16th Century

About :  This temple dedicated to Lord Varadharaja Swamy consists of a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa, a navaranga and mukhamandapa enclosed in a prakara.

Sri Kote Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Channapatna

143. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Magadi

Taluk : Magadi, Ramanagar

Dynasty :  Nadaprabhus in the 17th Century

About :  This temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha Swamy consists of a garbhagriha, an ardhamandapa, a navaranga and mukhamandapa enclosed in a prakara.

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Magadi

144. Sri Rameshwara Temple, Koodli

Taluk : Shivamogga

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This is a simple ekakuta temple with the navaranga being connected by three mukhamandapas. There are three inscription stones in the compound of Sri Rameshwara temple out of which one is in Kannada, probably belonging to the priod of Western Chalukyas or the Hoysalas and the other two seem to be scripted in the language of Sanskrit/Marathi. Read more.

Sri Rameshwara Temple, Koodli

145. Sri Pancha Basadi, Humcha

Taluk : Hosanagara, Shivamogga 

Dynasty :  Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century

About : This temple consists of 5 garbhagrihas in a row, opening into a common navaranga and mukhamandapa. There is a pradakshinapatha around the temple. There is a beautiful manasthamba in front of the temple carved out of a single stone standing on a huge platform.

Sri Pancha Basadi, Humcha

146. Sri Kaitabeshwara Temple, Kotipura

Taluk : Sorab, Shivamogga

Dynasty :  Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th Century & Hoysalas in the 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, and an open navaranga with 3 mukhamandapas. There are 5 small temples in this temple complex, all dedicated to Lord Shiva..

Sri Kaitabeshwara Temple, Kotipura

147. Sri Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Hebbur

Taluk : Tumkooru 

Dynasty :  Palegars in the 15th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, and a navaranga with an open pillared mandapa.

Sri Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Hebbur

148. Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Kaidala

Taluk : Tumkooru 

Dynasty :  Hoysalas in the 13th Century & Vijayanagara in the 15th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, and a navaranga with mukhamandapa. There is an interesting legend behind this temple. Read more.

Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Kaidala

149. Sri Kere Basadi, Varanga

Taluk : Udupi

Dynasty : Alupas in the 13th Century

About : Watch the Video for more details.

Sri Kere Basadi, Varanga

150. Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Bilgi

Taluk : Siddapura, Uttara Kannada 

Dynasty :  Bilgi Palegars in the 16th century

About : This temple built in Vijayanagars style has a garbhagriha, navaranga, a separate nandi manadapa and a mukhamandapa.

Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Bilgi

To be continued...

References:
1. Temples of Karnataka - EDited by K M Suresh
2. Temples of Karnataka (website)
3. Various district gazetteers

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