Temples of Karnataka - Part IV

Continued from our previous post, where we have already documented 150 of Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka.

151.Sri Siddeshwara temple, Siddanakolla

Taluk : Hungund, Bagalkot

Dynasty : Badami Chalukyas in the 7th Century, Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th Century

About : This temple complex has many ancient temples built around the valley, with a few cave temples around.

Sri Siddeshwara temple complex , Siddanakolla

152.The Jaina Basadi, Pattadakal

Taluk : Badami, Bagalkot

Dynasty : Rashtrakutas in 9th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha with pradakshinapatha, an antarala, a sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa, with a Dravidian shikara. There is a beautifully carved stone ladder in this temple.

Jaina Basadi, Pattadakal

153. Sri Kalleshwara temple, Degulahalli

Taluk : Sampgaon, Belagavi

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in 12th Century

About :This temple has a garbhagriha, antarala, an open navaranga with 3 mukhamandapas. Although the Kadamba Nagara shikara remains damaged, the Shukanasi carries a beautiful carving of Lord Nataraja.

Sri Kalleshwara temple, Degulahalli

154. Sri Kumaraswamy temple, Kudathini

Taluk : Ballari

Dynasty : Rashtrakutas in 10th Century

About : This temple has 3 garbhagrihas, a common antarala, and open sabhamandapa with a mukhamandapa. The shikara of this temple is missing. This temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya or Kumaraswamy along with Lord Shiva. The main murti of Kumaraswamy is missing and has been replaced with a murti of Lord Ganesha.

Sri Kumaraswamy temple, Kudathini

155. Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamy temple, Shivagange

Taluk : Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th century, Nada-Prabhus in 16th Century

About : This beautiful cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has been developed into a large temple with mantapas and prakara. There are 3 bronze images of Kempasomanna, Kempegowda and Ulli Chikanna right opposite to the main deity. 

Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple, Shivagange

156. Sri Channaraya Swamy temple, Nalluru

Taluk : Hoskote, Bengaluru Rural

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century, Vijayanagara in 14th Century

About : This ruined temple still has much of it outer walls intact, with niches having beautiful sculptures depicting Krishna Leele. The ceiling of the temple is completely damaged and there is no murti in the Garbhagriha. 

Sri Channarayaswamy temple, Nalluru

157. Sri Chokkanathaswamy temple, Domlur

Taluk : Bengaluru Urban

Dynasty :  Hoysalas in 13th Century, Vijayanagara in 15th Century

About :This temple has a garbhagriha, antarala, navaranga and mukhamantapa and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sri Chokkanathaswamy temple, Domlur

158. Sri Vasanthavallabha Swamy temple, Vasanthapura

Taluk : Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban

Dynasty :  Cholas in 10th Century, Vijayanagara in 15th Century, Wodeyars in 17th Century

About : This temple is dedicated to Lord Srinivasa or Vallabha Swamy along with his consorts - Sridevi and Bhudevi. This temple has a garbhagriha, antarala, navaranga, sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa with a Dravidian shikara. 

Sri Vasanthavallabha swamy temple, Vasanthapura

159. Sri Bhalkeshwara Swamy temple, Bhalki

Taluk : Bhalki, Bidar

Dynasty :  Rashtrakutas in 9th Century, Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th Century 

About : This temple has undergone various modifications, hardly  retaining its original form. The original portions of the temple lie scattered across the temple and its surroundings. 

Sri Bhalkeshwara swamy, Bhalki

160. Sri Eshwara Swamy temple, Morkhandi

Taluk :  Basavakalyan, Bidar

Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th  Century

About : This temple has a garbhagriha, antarala and sabhamandapa with a modern shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Eshwara Temple, Morkhandi

161. Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple, Yelandur

Taluk : Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Dynasty :Vijayanagar in 16th Century

About : This temple has a garbhagriha, an antarala with pradakshinapatha, and a navaranga with mukhamandapa. This temple is dedicated to Bhu Varaha Swamy with Goddess Lakshmi. 

Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Yelandur

162. Sri Eshwara Swamy temple, Ambale

Taluk :  Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Dynasty : Gangas in 8th Century ,Cholas in 10th Century

About : This temple consists of a square garbhagriha with an antarala, mahamandapa with a mukhamandapa with a beautiful brick and mortar Dravidian shikara. 

Sri Eshwara Temple, Ambale

163. Sri Bhoganandishwara Swamy temple, Nandi

Taluk :  Chikkaballapura

Dynasty : Banas in 8th Century, Nolambas in 9th Century, Cholas in 10th Century and Various

About :  This huge temple complex consists of many subsidiary shrines apart from the two main temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Bhoganandishwara and Arunchaleshwara. 

Sri Bhoganandishwara swamy Temple, Nandi

164. Twin Basadi, Angadi

Taluk : Mudigere, Chikmagalur

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 11th Century

About :  The twin Basadi here is dedicated to the Jaina Tirthankaras Shantinatha and  Neminatha. These temples follow similar pattern and have a garbhagriha, antarala and a navaranga with mukhamandapa.

Neminatha Basadi, Angadi

165. Sri Rameshwara Swamy temple, Devarunda

Taluk : Mudigere, Chikmagalur

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and a mukhamandapa with a Kadamba Nagara shikara enclosed in a prakara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Rameshwara Swamy Temple, Devarunda

166. Sri Siddeshwara Swamy temple, Brahmagiri

Taluk : Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, sabhamandapa and a mukhamandapa with a Kadamba Nagara shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple, Brahmagiri

167. Sri Kalleshwara Swamy temple, Bethuru

Taluk : Davanagere
Dynasty :Rashtrakutas in 8th Century, Chalukyas in 11th Century, Uchangi Pandyas in 12th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and an open sabhamandapa with a unique Dravidian shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple, Bethuru

168. Sri Kalleshwara Swamy temple, Kamadhenu

Taluk : Kalghatgi, Dharwad
Dynasty : Chalukyas in 11th Century, Hoysala in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, sukhanasi, navaranga and 3 mukhamandapas with a renovated shikara in Kadamaba Nagara style. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple,Kamadhenu

 169. Sri Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi

Taluk : Gadag
Dynasty : Chalukyas in 11th Century, Hoysala in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, sukhanasi, navaranga and an open sabhamandapa with mukhamandapa. The shikara is of Vesara style and houses a beautiful murti of Neminatha. The Brahma murti installed in a much later period gives this temple the name of Sri Brahma Jinalaya.  

Sri Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi

170. Sri Trikuteshwara Swamy Temple, Gadag

Taluk : Gadag
Dynasty : Rashtrakutas in 10th Century, Chalukyas in 11th Century, Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of 3 main garbhagrihas, antarala, along with pradakshinapatha, navaranga a mukhamandapa, attached to Navaranga is an other garbhagriha dedicated to lord Surya Naryana with a mukhamandapa. In the same temple complex is another  temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi.

Sri Trikuteshwara Swamy Temple, Gadag

171. Sri Sharana Basaveshwara Swamy Temple, Kalburgi

Taluk : Kalburgi
Dynasty : Locals in 18th Century 

About :  This temple is dedicated to the very popular 18th century saint Sri Sharana Basaveshwara swamy who was renowned for his kayaka and dasoha. The temple consists of a garbhagriha which houses the samadhi of the swamy along with a sabhamandapa and pradakshinapatha. 

Sri Sharana Basaveshwara swamy temple, Kalburgi

172. Sri Chamundaraya Basadi, Shravana Belagola

Taluk : Channarayapatna, Hassan
Dynasty : Gangas in 10th Century, Hoysalas in 12th Century 

About : This Basadi consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, a sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa with Dravidian shikara. 

Sri Chamundaraya Basadi, Shravana Belagola

173. Sri  Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Javagallu

Taluk : Arsikere, Hassan
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century 

About :  This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas, an antarala (to the main garbhagriha), a common navaranga and a mukhamandapa with 2 ankanas with Dravidian shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Shridhara along with Lords Venugopala and Lakshmi Narasimha. 

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Javagallu

174. Sri  Kamala Narayanaswamy temple, Heragu

Taluk : Hassan
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century 

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala, navaranga and a mukhamandapa with Kadamba Nagara shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in from of Kamala Narayana. 

Sri Kamala Narayanaswamy temple, Heragu

175. Sri  Harihareshwara Swamy temple, Hariharapura

Taluk : Arsikere, Hassan
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century 

About : This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas with an antarala, sabhamandapa and a mukhamandapa. All three garbhagrihas are empty which once housed murtis of Lords Harihara, Ananthapadmanabha and Goddess Saraswathi. Currently these murtis are in Denmark. 

Sri Harihareshwara Swamy Temple, Hariharapura

176. Sri  Basaveshwara temple, Devagiri

Taluk : Haveri
Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th Century, Hoysalas in 13th Century 

About : This temple consists of a Garbhagriha, an antarala and a navaranga with mukhamandapa. This temple has been renovated with remnants of the old structure and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sri Basaveshwara Temple, Devagiri

177. Sri  Veerabhadreshwara Swamy temple, Hangal

Taluk : Hangal, Haveri
Dynasty : Hangal Kadambas in 12th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and a navaranga with 3 mukhamandapas. This temple has been renovated and is dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra Swamy.

Sri Veerabhadreshwara Swamy Temple, Hangal

178. Sri  Omkareshwara Swamy temple, Kodagu

Taluk : Madkeri, Kodagu
Dynasty : Rajas of Kodagu in 18th Century 

About : A large temple built in Kodagu Raja architectural style and is a very unique temple. The temple has a big dome with four minarets. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a big Kalyani in the front.

Sri Omkareshwara Swamy Temple, Kodagu

179. Sri  Kolaramma temple, Kolar

Taluk : Kolar
Dynasty : Gangas in 8th Century

About :  This temple has a garbhagriha, antarala and sabhamandapa enclosed in a prakara with a Dravidian shikara. This temple is dedicated to Devi Mahishasuramardhini or Kolaramma, along with the Saptamatrikas. 

Sri Kolaramma Temple, Kolar

180. Sri  Someshwara Swamy temple, Arabi Kothanur

Taluk : Kolar
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala, sukhanasi, navaranga with mukhamandapa and a renovated shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple, Arabi Kothanur

 181. Sri  Markandeshwara Swamy temple, Vokkaleri

Taluk : Kolar
Dynasty : Vijayanagara in 16th Century

About :   This temple complex consists of many small temples, the main temple is dedicated to Lprd Shiva in the form Markandeshwara. This temple is atop a small hill. 

Sri Markandeshwara Swamy Temple, Vokkaleri

182. Sri  Brahmeshwara Swamy temple, Kikkeri

Taluk : K R Pete, Mandya
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, a navaranga and a Nandi mandapa with a Dravidian styled shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The pillars of the navaranga are surmounted by beautiful Madanika  sculptures.

Sri Brahmeshwara Swamy Temple, Kikkeri

183. Sri  Hoysaleshwara Swamy temple, Tenginghatta

Taluk : K R Pete, Mandya
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and mukhamandapa with a Dravidian shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Although the temple lies in a ruined state,  it is a live temple.

Sri Hoysaleshwara Swamy temple, Tenginghatta

184. Sri  Huniseshwara Swamy temple, Agrahara Bachahalli

Taluk : K R Pete, Mandya
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and mukhamandapa with a Dravidian shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple compound has been converted in to a museum.

Sri Huneshwara Swamy Temple, Agrahara Bachahalli

 185. Sri  Kashi Visveshwara Swamy temple, Hosabudanur

Taluk : Mandya
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, navaranga and mukhamandapa with a Vesara shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sri Kashi Visveshwara Swamy Temple, Hosabudanur

186. Sri  Bhaktavatsala Swamy temple, Belagola

Taluk : Srirangapatna, Mandya
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This is a unique temple having a circular garbhagriha with the rest of the temple missing. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, but murti is missing and has undergone renovation  recently. Nearby is another temple dedicated to Lord Janaradhana. 

Sri Bhaktavatsala Swamy temple, Belagola

187. Sri  Arkeshwara Swamy temple, Hale Yedathore

Taluk : K R Nagar, Maisooru
Dynasty : Gangas in 9th Century, Wodeyars in 17th Century

About : This temple complex is enclosed in a prakara and has many small temples. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Arkeshwara and consists of garbhagriha, antarala, sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa with a Dravidian shikara.

Sri Arkeshwara Swamy Temple, Hale Yedathore

188.Sri Kodanda Ramadevara Swamy temple, Chunchanakatte

Taluk : K R Nagar, Maisooru
Dynasty : Wodeyars in 17th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala, sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.

Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Chunchanakatte

189. Sri Arunchaleshwara Swamy temple, Harohalli

Taluk : Kanakapura, Ramanagara

Dynasty : Gangas in 8th Century, Cholas in 10th Century

About : This temple complex is enclosed in a prakara and has many small temples. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Arunchaleshwara and consists of garbhagriha, antarala, sabhamandapa and 2 mukhamandapas with a renovated shikara.

Sri Arunchaleshwara Swamy Temple, Harohalli

 190. Sri Rameshwara swamy temple, Kuppagadde

Taluk : Soraba, Shivamogga
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala, ardhamandapa, open sabhamandapa with Kadamba Nagari shikara.  This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sri Rameshwara Swamy Temple, Kuppagade

191. Sri Pranaveshwara Swamy temple, Talagunda

Taluk : Shikaripura,Shivamogga
Dynasty : Kadambas in 4th Century 

About : This is one of the earliest surviving temples built in the region of Karnataka. It is a simple structured temple housing a huge Shiva linga.

Sri Pranaveshwara temple, Talagunda

192. Sri Aghoreshwara Swamy temple, Ikkeri

Taluk : Sagara, Shivamogga
Dynasty : Keladi Nayakas in 15th Century

About :  This temple complex consists of two temples, with the main temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Aghoreshwara. The main temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala and navaranga with a Dravidian shikara enclosed in a prakara. 

Sri Aghoreshwara Swamy temple, Ikkeri

193. Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, Nonavinakere

Taluk : Tiptur, Tumkooru
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of 3 garbhagrihas, antarala, navaranga and mukhamandapa with a Dravidian Shikara. This temple houses beautiful murtis of Lords Venugopala, Keshava and Yoga Narasimha.

Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Nonavinakere

194. Sri Vidyashankara Swamy temple, Durgadahalli

Taluk : Tumkooru
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 12th Century

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala, sabhamandapa and a mukhamandapa with a Kadamba Nagara shikara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Sri Vidyashankara Swamy Temple, Durgadahalli

195. Sri Ramadevara Swamy temple, Nidugal

Taluk : Pavagada,Tumkooru
Dynasty : Vijayanagara in 15th Century

About :  This beautiful cave temple is situated at the base of the Nidugal hill. There is a unique carving of Lord Rama along with Sita Devi and his 3 brothers. There are carvings of Lord Anjaneya and Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini. 

Sri Ramadevara Swamy Temple, Nidugal

196. Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamy temple, Turuvekere

Taluk : Turuvekere,Tumkooru
Dynasty : Hoysalas in 13th Century, Vijayanagara in 16th Century

About :This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, sabhamandapa and mukhamandapa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a unique feature of the Shiva Linga here is the presence of Jata (hair) on the Linga depicting Lord Gangadhareshwara. There is a beautiful stone bell belonging to the Vijayanagara period. 

Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple, Turuvekere

197. Sri Kattale Basadi, Barkur

Taluk : Brahmavara, Udupi
Dynasty : Alupas in 11th Century

About :This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala and mukhamandapa enclosed in a prakara with an adjoining Lord Shiva temple in the complex. 

Kattale Basadi, Barkur

198. Sri Khetappayya Narayana Swamy temple, Mudbhatkal

Taluk : Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada
Dynasty : Keladi Nayakas in 16th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha with pradakshinapatha and navaranga with gabled roof and lattice stone windows enclosed in a prakara. This temple is dedicated to Lord Narayana. 

Sri Khetappayya Narayana Swamy Temple, Mudbhatkal

199. Sri Hanumantha Swamy temple, Yadgir

Taluk : Yadgir
Dynasty : Kalyani Chalukyas in 12th Century 

About :  This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala and navaranga. This temple has been converted into Hanumantha Swamy temple and has undergone various modifications.  

Sri Hanumantha Swamy temple, Yadgir

 200. Sri Venugopalaswamy temple, Shorapur

Taluk : Shorapur, Yadgir
Dynasty : Surpur Nayakas in 17th Century 

About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala and an open sabhamandapa. This temple is dedicated to Sri Venugopalaswamy.

Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Shorapur

This is the 4th part of Temples of Karnataka and in total covers all the districts of Karnataka except Raichur. We will continue to update this list as and when possible. This list is just a representation of the great work done by various dynasties that ruled Karnataka. Also with this, we have completed 10 years of blogging and would like to express our heart felt thank you to each one of you who have helped, supported and encouraged us in our journey. Hope this journey continues and we do justice to our blog and travel!

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References:
1. Temples of Karnataka-Book edited by Dr. KM Suresh 
2. Various District Gazetteers 

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