| About the Temples of
Karnataka: The Chalukyas, the Gangas, the Hoysalas, the Vijayanagar rulers and
others contributed to diverse temple styles seen in
Karnataka. |
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Halebidu - a
sculptors dream lived in stone. The Hoysaleswara
temple in Halebidu is a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture and sculpture. |
| Mookambika - Kollur:
Rich in legend and tradition, this temple at Kollur
is closely associated with Adi Sankaracharya. |
Udupi
- is the seat of the Madhva school of philosophy. The Balakrishna temple is one of the well visited pilgrimage
centers of Karnataka. |
Gokarna:
This ancient Shiva temple is revered pilgrimage center
in Karnataka ; it has been revered by the hymns of the ancient Tamil saints. |
| Sravanabelagola:
The collossal monolithic image of Gomateswara or
Bahubali is a familiar sight to those touring Karnataka. |
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Nandi hills,
located near Bangalore is home to the Bhoganandeeswara
and Yoganandeeswara temples. |
| Belur Chennakesava
Temple: Explore the rich sculptural wealth of this ancient Hoysala monument built by Vishnuvardhana of the 12th
century CE. (article contributed by guest writer).) |
Somnathpura:
The Kesava temple at Somnathapura located near Mysore
is a standing illustration of Hoysala art. |
Belur Chennakesava
Temple: Explore the history of this Hoysala
monument and experience its sculptural splendour. (article contributed by guest
writer). |
| Srirangapatna near
Mysore - the historic capital of Tipu Sultan enshrines Ranganatha and Ranganayaki
at the grand Ranganatha temple. |
Melkote
located near Mysore is home to the Tirunarayana
temple and is a seat of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. |
Chamundeswari Temple
built at Chamundi hills near Mysore enshrines
Chamundeswari the tutelary deity of the Maharajahs of Mysore. |
| Aihole near
Bijapur is one of the centers of early Chalukyan art. The Durga
temple is probably the best known of the temples here. |
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Badami: The
ancient town of Vatapi was a capital of the early Chalukyas. It is now known as Badami and
it has several temples from the sixth and seventh
centuries CE. |
| Pattadakal,
the third in the triad of early Chalukyan art centers near Bijapur has several landmarks in the evolution of temple architecture. |
Mahakoota
is another early Chalukyan temple art repository
and is located near Badami. |
Talakkad near
Mysore: This ancient temple at Talakkad
near Mysore was patronized by the Cholas of the 12th century CE. |
| The Virupaksha
temple at Vijayanagar dating back to the period of Krishna Deva Raya, enshrines Virupaksha or Pampapati. |
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The Vitthala temple
at Vijayanagar (Hampi) is known for its
halls with exquisite pillars, intricate friezes and the a stone chariot. |
| Subrahmanya
is one of the seven revered Mukti stalas of Karnataka and it enshrines Subrahmanya (Kartikeya). |
The Seven Mukti
Stalas of Karnataka associated with Parasurama include some of the well visited pilgrimage shrines such as
Kollur, Udupi & Gokarna. |
Dharmastala
- a well visited pilgrimage center in Karnataka enshrines Manjunatha,
in this stala of Dharma or righteousness & charity. |
| Nanjangud:
The Shrikanteshwara temple at Nanjangud near Mysore
is a revered center of worship. |
The Kalyani
Chalukyas of the 11th & 12th centuries developed a temple style characterized by ornate pillars
and doorways. |
The district of
Kolar known more for its gold fields is home to several
temples tracing their history through several royal dynasties that ruled the region. |
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| Sringeri:
The Vidyashankara temple is a magnificient temple
built under the patronage of the Vijayanagar empire. |
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Karnataka Temple
Index: This index provides a pointer to the hundreds
of temples that dot the state of Karnataka. |
