About  Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple significant places are the main temple, Kalleshwar, and Sangam. The Sangama is considered to be a holy place where the waters of the river Amarja and Bhima meet together. Thus, the place has got its name as Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple. It is also a very popular Darshaneeya […]

About  The architectural intricacies of the Venugopalaswamy Temple with its pillars and frescoes decorated in the Hoysala tradition. It is a miniature version of the mega-complexes that the temples in Belur and Halebid are, and is as detailed as the other two in its carvings and statues. There are two statues of Lord Vishnu at […]

About  As per mythological studies, the king of Mrudagiri built the Venkateshwara Temple and gave it to the Katti family who performed regular poojas and worshipped the Lord. The family was also given some land around the village. Lord Rama and Lakshmana visited the place on their way to Sri Lanka and this is how […]

About  Tarakeshwara or Tarakeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva as Tarakeswara. It also houses a temple to Shiva’s vahana, Nandi, and his son Ganesha. The complex is a listed monument of the Archaeological Survey of India. It also has three memorial stones which are sculpted with religious and military scenes and […]

About Talakaveri Temple or Talacauvery is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river Kaveri and a holy place for many Hindus. A tank or Kundike has been erected on a hillside, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, […]

About It was built around c.1117 by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana and this Veeranarayana Temple overall reflects multiple architectural idioms – Chalukya, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara. The entrance Mahadwara and gopura are in the Vijayanagara style. This leads to a garuda Stambha in the courtyard and the ranga mantapa which are in Hoysala style. The […]

About  Shiva Linga in this temple was established by Pandava, Bheem. Therefore, the deity here is known as Bheemalingeshwara Swamy Temple. This temple is maintained by Thathaiya Mutt. Abisheka to Lord Shiva is done trice in a day. This place is also closely associated with poet saint Narayanappa, who lived during the 18th century. He […]

About  The Prasanna Virupaksha temple dates back to the 14th century AD. The temple is dedicated to Prasanna Virupaksha, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The temple has remained buried for over four hundred years before it was discovered in the 1980’s decade. It is believed that Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya had donated extensively to this temple. […]

About  Trikuteshwara Temple architecture was planned by the architect Amara Shilpi Jakanachari. The Badami Chalukyas were exponents of early architectural achievements in Deccan. Aihole, Badami, and Pattadakal were their centers of art. They were succeeded by the Rashtrakutas and the Kalyani Chalukyas. The temple has ornate pillars with intricate sculptures. The sanctum enshrines three Shivalingas. […]

About  Gajendragad is a town that lies amidst several mountains. One has to climb a fleet of steps to reach the Shri Kalakaleshwara Temple. This temple is known for its unique Udbhava linga, which is worshipped by a large number of pilgrims. The ‘Athare Gange’ is a small tank that is situated at the exit […]