Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Top 50 Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka

Various dynasties such as the Ganga, Kadamba, Chalukya, Rashtrakuta, Hoysala, Vijayanagara, Yadava, Wodeyar, Nayaka and the Keladi have contributed immensely in building innumerable great temples across the length and breadth of the state of Karnataka. The temple architecture of Karnataka holds a prominent place in the history of Indian temple architecture. The grandness of these temples has always mesmerized us and these temples have been an integral part of our travel journeys all the time. Though there are a multitude of temples spread across different parts of the state, popular ones like those at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Hampi, Belur, Halebidu, Shravanabelagola, Gokarna, Belavadi, Itagi and many such are major tourist attractions, while a majority of them still remain lesser known. Here is our personal list of the top 50 must visit lesser known temples of Karnataka. Though this is a comprehensive list, there are many other temples outside this list and many that we are yet to visit. However, these temples are surely worth finding a place in the list of everyone interested in architectural, historical and pilgrim travel.

    Taluk: Kadur, Chikmagalur
    Dynasty: Gangas in 8th century and Hoysalas in 12th century
    About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Keshava and Surya in the other two cells. The ceiling carvings here are exemplary and typical of Hoysala architecture. Read More.
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Hirenallur
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Hirenallur 
2. Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Bagali
    Taluk: Harapanahalli, Davangere
    Dynasty: Rashtrakutas in 9th century and Kalyana Chalukyas in 10th century
   About: This trikuta temple (though not typical in layout) is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in the main eastern garbhagriha with Lords Narasimha and Surya in the other two cells. This temple is considered to be Karnataka's Khajuraho owing to the presence of various erotic carvings on the outer walls of the temple. Read more.
Sri Kalleswara Temple, Bagali
Sri Kalleswara Temple, Bagali 
3. SriGalageshwara temple, Galaganatha
     Taluk:  Haveri
     Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
    About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). The temple has a unique pyramidal structure which has helped it survive the wrath of floods by the river Tungabhadra. Read more.
Sri Galageshwara Temple, Galaganatha
Sri Galageshwara Temple, Galaganatha 
4. SriKalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali
    Taluk:  Hoovina Hadagali, Bellary
    Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 10th century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) with a small shrine dedicated to Lord Surya. Art critic Alexander Rea has summarized this temple in his book stating "every detail of carved work is as minutely finished as jewelry". Read more.
Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali
Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali 
5. SriMukteshwara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura
    Taluk:  Ranebennur, Haveri
    Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
    About: This dwikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in the main eastern garbhagriha with Lord Surya in the opposite cell. Read more.
Sri Mukteshwara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura
Sri Mukteshwara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura 
6. Sri Chandramouleswara Temple, Arsikere
    Taluk: Arsikere, Hassan
    Dynasty: Hoysalas in 11th century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). This temple has a unique dome shaped mukhamantapa supported by 21 pillars. Read more.
Sri Chandramouleswara Temple, Arsikere
Sri Chandramouleswara Temple, Arsikere 
7. Naganatha Temple, Naganathapura
    Taluk: Badami, Bagalkot
    Dynasty: Badami Chalukyas in 6th Century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). This temple belongs to an era which is considered to be the cradle of temple architecture in Karnataka.
Naganatha Temple, Naganathapura
Naganatha Temple, Naganathapura
8. Sri Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal
    Taluk: Hubli, Dharwad
    Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
   About: This unique 12 doored temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses two lingas, one of which is plain and the other is a Chaturmukha (four-faced) linga.  
Sri Chandramouleswara Temple, Unkal
Sri Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal 
9. Bandalike Temple Complex, Bandalike
    Taluk: Shikaripura, Shimoga
    Dynasty: Rashtrakutas in 8th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century and Hoysalas in 12th century
   About: This temple complex spread across a large area is home to 5 temples including a Jain Basadi. Each temple here is unique resembling different styles of architecture. The front panels of Someshwara temple has stories carved from the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Trimurti Narayana Temple, Bandalike
Trimurti Narayana Temple, Bandalike 
10. Sri Kedareshwara Temple, Balligavi
      Taluk: Shikaripura, Shimoga
      Dynasty:  Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century, Hoysalas in 12th century
      About: This trikuta temple has Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in two of its cells and Lord Keshava in the other cell. There are many temples here built by the Chalukyas. There is a beautiful sculpture of Gandabherunda (seen here as a mythical bird with two heads and human body) at Bherundeshvara temple.
Sri Kedareshwara Temple, Balligavi
Sri Kedareshwara Temple, Balligavi
11. Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli
      Taluk: Nagamangala, Mandya
      Dynasty: Gangas in 9th century
     About: There are two basadis (one dwikuta and another trikuta) here which together form Panchakuta basadi dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. This type of Panchakuta temple is a rarity; the ceilings of the temples are exquisitely carved.
Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli
Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli 
12. Kedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura
      Taluk: Turuvekere, Tumkur
      Dynasty: Hoysala in 12th century
     About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). The outer walls of this temple have fine carvings of the Hoysala period. There is another temple dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava, also built during the same period though smaller in size with similar plan. Read More.
Sri Kedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura
Sri Kedareshwara Temple, Nagalapura 
13. Sri Amrutheshwara Temple, Annigeri
      Taluk: Navalgunda, Dharwad
      Dynasty: Badami Chalukyas in 7th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 10th century
      About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). Probably this must have been the first temple built in black soapstone by Kalyana Chalukyas. There are many ancient and modern water tanks in this town.
Sri Amrutheshwara Temple, Annigeri
Sri Amrutheshwara Temple, Annigeri
14. Sri Someshwara Temple, Lakshmeshwara
      Taluk: Shirahatti, Gadag
      Dynasty: Badami Chalukyas in 7th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 10th century
      About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvathi and houses a unique and beautiful idol of Shiva and Parvathi seated on their vehicle Nandi (the bull). There are many Jain temples in the town and a tomb built during the period of Adil Shah.
Sri Someshwara Temple, Lakshmeshwara
Sri Someshwara Temple, Lakshmeshwara 
15. Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Arakere
      Taluk: Arsikere, Hassan
      Dynasty: Hoysala in 13th century
    About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Keshava in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Venugopala and Lakshmi Narasimha in the other two cells. The outer walls of this temple have some fine carvings of the Hoysala period. There is another temple dedicated to Lord Rameshwara built during the same period.
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Arakere
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Arakere
16. Sangameshwara- Jangameshwara Temple, Sindaghatta
      Taluk: K R Pete, Mandya
      Dynasty: Hoysala in 12th century
   About: This dwikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) who is worshiped as Sangameshwara and Jangameshwara. This is a unique dwikuta with two antarala’s opening into a common Navaranga. There is another temple here dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Naryana built by the Hoysalas. Read more.
Sangameshwara - Jangameshwara Temple, Sindaghatta
Sangameshwara - Jangameshwara Temple, Sindaghatta 
17. SriChennakeshava Temple, Tandaga
      Taluk: Turuvekere, Tumkur
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava. This temple has an interesting legend associated with it. Read more.
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Tandaga
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Tandaga 
18. Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavahalli
      Taluk: Hassan
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
    About: This is a unique Chaturkuta (four shrined) temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi in the main eastern garbhagriha with Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) and Goddess Kali in the other cells. One cell is devoid of any idol. Read more.
Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavahalli
Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavahalli 
19. Sri Shantinatha Basadi, Jinanathapura
     Taluk: C R Patna, Hassan
     Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About: This ekakuta Jain basadi is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha. The outer wall of this temple has rich decorations of various tirthankaras and other sculptures.
Sri Shantinatha Basadi, Jinanathapura
Sri Shantinatha Basadi, Jinanathapura 
20. SriChennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
      Taluk: Tiptur, Tumkur
      Dynasty: Nolambas in 9th century, Hoysalas in 12th century
    About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava. The outer walls of this temple have rich carvings of various gods and goddesses. There is another small temple in this town dedicated to Lord Kalleshwara; there is an exquisitely carved Tandaveshwara (dancing Shiva) on the central ceiling surrounded by asthadikpalakas and flying gandharvas. Read more.
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe
21. Navalingeshwara Temple, Kuknur
      Taluk: Yelburga, Koppal
      Dynasty: Rashtrakutas in 9th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
     About: This is a Navakuta (nine shrined) temple housing Shiva-lingas in all of its cells and probably the only one of its kind surviving.
Sri Navalingeshwara Temple, Kuknur
Sri Navalingeshwara Temple, Kuknur 
22. SriMallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Basaralu
     Taluk: Mandya
     Dynasty: Hoysalas in 13th century
     About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in the main western garbhagriha with Lord Surya and the couple deity of Naga-Nagini in the other cells. This is also our most favorite temple. Read more.
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Basaralu
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Basaralu 
23. Sri Kadambeshwara Temple, Rattihalli
      Taluk: Hirekerur, Haveri
      Dynasty: Kadambas in 5th Century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century, Hoysalas in 13th century.
      About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has linga in all the three cells. This temple was built by the Kadambas in 5th century and underwent subsequent renovation in 11th century by the Kalyana Chalukyas.
Sri Kadambeshwara Temple, Rattihalli
Sri Kadambeshwara Temple, Rattihalli 
24. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rangasthala
     Taluk: Chikkaballapur
     Dynasty: Vijayanagaras in 15th century
    About: Lord Ranganatha Swamy temple here was built along the lines of Srirangapatna and Srirangam (Tamil Nadu). The idol of Lord Ranganatha Swamy is very beautiful and the entire temple complex is grand.  
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rangasthala
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rangasthala 
25. Sri Virupaksheshwara Temple, Virupakshi
      Taluk: Mulbagal, Kolar
      Dynasty: Vijayanagar in 15th century
     About: This grand temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva with the linga possessing a unique feature of  changing color with the time of day.
Sri Virupaksheshwara Temple complex, Virupakshi
Sri Virupaksheshwara Temple complex, Virupakshi 
26. Sri Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
      Taluk: Hangal, Haveri
      Dynasty: Kadambas in 5th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
     About: This grand temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) is one among the earliest temples of Karnataka built around 5th century. The beautiful navaranga here is built in the style of Chalukyan architecture.
Sri Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
Sri Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal
27. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vignasanthe
      Taluk: Turuvekere, Tumkur
      Dynasty: Hoysala in 13th century
    About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Chennakeshava and Venugopala in the other two cells. The Shikara here has some fine carvings.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vignasanthe
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Vignasanthe 
28. SriMukthanatheshwara Temple, Binnamangala
      Taluk: Nelamangala, Bangalore
      Dynasty: Cholas in 10th century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) and the temple style exhibits Dravidian architecture. The outer walls have carvings of the various forms of Shiva and his family. Read more.
Sri Mukthanatheshwara Temple, Binnamangala
Sri Mukthanatheshwara Temple, Binnamangala
29. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, Kuruvatti
     Taluk: Hoovina Hadagali, Bellary
     Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 12th century
    About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). The unique feature of this temple is carving of Apsaras on the pillar tops of the front porch and the numerous Nagabandha carvings on its door frames. Read more.
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Kuruvatti
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Kuruvatti
30. Sri Kamaleshwara Temple, Jalasangi
      Taluk: Humnabad, Bidar
      Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
    About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). This small temple has many beautiful carvings of shilabalike’s on its outer walls.
Sri Kamaleshwara Temple, Jalasangi
Sri Kamaleshwara Temple, Jalasangi 
31. Sri Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura 
  Taluk: Shiggaon, Haveri
 Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 12th century
   About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). Due to the presence of 60 beautiful pillars, this temple is popularly called as Aravattukhambada Gudi in kannada.
Sri Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
Sri Nagareshwara Temple, Bankapura
32. Banashankari Temple, Amargol
     Taluk: Hubli, Dharwad
     Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 12th century
    About: This dwikuta temple is dedicated to Goddess Banashankari with Lord Shankar in the other cell. Read more.
Banashankari Temple, Amargol
Banashankari Temple, Amargol 
33. Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Ambali
     Taluk: Hagaribommanahalli, Bellary
     Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 10th century
   About: This Ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga), the dwarapalakas here are attended by Rathi and Manmatha (goddess and god of love). Read more.
Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Ambali
Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Ambali
34. Sri Arkeshwara Temple, Hale Alur
      Taluk: Chamarajanagar
      Dynasty: Gangas in 9th century
     About: This Ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga), the pillars of Nandi Mandapa and navaranga here are beautifully carved with depictions of stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Sri Arkeshwara Temple, Hale Alur
Sri Arkeshwara Temple, Hale Alur 
35. Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple, Avani
     Taluk: Mulbagal, Kolar
     Dynasty: Gangas in 10th century
    About: The group of four temples here houses a Shiva-linga each and are believed to have been installed by Lord Rama and his brothers. Hence they are called by the names of Ramalingeshwara, Lakshmanlingeshwara, Bharatalingeshwara  and Shatrugnalingeshwara. It is believed that goddess Sita gave birth to Lava and Kush in a cave nearby to this temple.
Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple Complex, Avani
Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple Complex, Avani 
36. Sri Gaurishvara Temple, Yelandur
     Taluk: Yelandur, Chamarajanagar
     Dynasty: Gangas in 9th century, Vijayanagar in 15th century
    About: This temple like many temples built by the Gangas is a Panchalingeshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a beautiful Mahadwara also called as the BaLe Mandapa due to the presence of a set of stone rings (resembling bangles) beautiful carved out of a single stone. Click here to view the video of this temple. 
BaLe Mantapa, Yelandur
BaLe Mantapa, Yelandur
37. Sri Malleswara Temple, Aghalaya
      Taluk: K R Pete, Mandya
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About: This unusual trikuta temple has three garbhagrihas housing a Shiva-linga each. There are lots of small carvings on the outer walls of this temple. Read more.
Sri Malleswara Temple, Aghalaya
Sri Malleswara Temple, Aghalaya
38. Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Hullekere
      Taluk: Arsikere, Hassan
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
    About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava and is small yet grand. There is also a beautiful pillared hall surrounding this temple. Read more..
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Hullekere
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Hullekere
39. Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere
     Taluk: Channarayapatna, Hassan
     Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About: This beautiful ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava. The Kalasa on top of the Shikara is considered to be biggest of all. Read more.
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere
Sri Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere
40. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Adagur
      Taluk: Hassan
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About:  This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayana in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Chennakeshava and Venugopala in the other two cells.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Adagur
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Adagur 
41. Sri Lakshmikantha Swamy Temple, Hedathale
      Taluk: Mysore
      Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
    About: This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshmikantha in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Chennakeshava and Venugopala in the other two cells.
Sri Lakshmikantha Temple, Hedathale
Sri Lakshmikantha Temple, Hedathale 
42. Sri Chatteshwara Temple, Chatachattahalli
     Taluk: Belur, Hassan
     Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About:  This trikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga) in the main western garbhagriha with Lords Chennakeshava and Surya in the other two cells.
Sri Chatteshwara Temple, Chatachattahalli
Sri Chatteshwara Temple, Chatachattahalli
43. Sri Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri
     Taluk: Koppal
     Dynasty: Nayakas in 17th century
    About: This dwikuta temple is dedicated to Lord Kanakachalapathi (Vishnu) with Goddess Lakshmi in the other cell. Read more.
Sri Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri
Sri Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri
44. Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Sedam
     Taluk: Sedam, Gulbarga
     Dynasty: Rashtrakutas in 9th century, Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
    About: This is a Panchakuta temple with five garbhagrihas housing a Shiva-linga each. There are 2 life-sized Saiva dwarapalas at the entrance followed by two female dwarapalas at the entrance of the navaranga. Read more.
Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Sedam
Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Sedam
45. Sri Bhutanatha Temple, Torgal
     Taluk: Ramdurga, Belgaum
     Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 12th century
    About:  This temple complex has nine temples altogether with most of them being dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). Only the main temple of Bhutanatha has some carvings on its outer walls while the others are plain and simple.
Bhutanatha Temple, Torgal
Bhutanatha Temple, Torgal
46. Sri Chandranatheshwara Basadi, Bhatkal
     Taluk: Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada
     Dynasty: Vijayanagaras in 14th century
    About: This Basadi is the biggest of the all the basadis here and is a two storey structure dedicated to various Jain Tirthankaras. There are many small yet beautiful temples in the nearby village of Mood Bhatkal.
Sri Chandranatheshwara Basadi, Bhatkal
Sri Chandranatheshwara Basadi, Bhatkal 
47. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Horakeredevapura
      Taluk: Holalkere, Chitradurga
      Dynasty: Vijayanagar in 15th century
     About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha. The 5 storey Rajagopuram of this temple is quite unique and rare. Read more.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Horakeredevapura
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Horakeredevapura 
48. Sri Panchalingeshwara temple, Hooli
      Taluk: Parasgad, Belgaum
      Dynasty: Kalyana Chalukyas in 11th century
      About: This is a Panchakuta temple with five garbhagrihas housing a Shiva-linga each. This was an erstwhile Jaina basadi which later was converted into a temple. This town had 101 temples and stepped wells, most of which are in ruins today.
Panchalingeshwara Temple, Hooli
Panchalingeshwara Temple, Hooli 
49. Ishwara Temple, Udri
     Taluk: Shikaripura, Shimoga
     Dynasty: Hoysalas in 12th century
     About: This ekakuta temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of linga). This was an erstwhile Jaina basadi which later was converted into a temple. There are many sati stones in the temple. Read more.
Ishwara Temple, Udri
Ishwara Temple, Udri
50. Bahubali Gomateshwara Temple, Venur
     Taluk: Belthangadi, Dakshina Kannada
     Dynasty: Ajila in 16th century
  About: This lesser known statue of Gomateshwara is 38 feet tall and sculpted out of a single stone.
Gomateshwara Temple, Venur
Gomateshwara, Venur 

The commitment of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the cause of conservation, preservation, maintenance, repair and restoration of archaeological sites and historical monuments is highly commendable. Kudos also to the combined efforts by the State  Archaeology Department and Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Dharmothana Trust (SDMDT) under the public-private partnership model in restoration of heritage structures. Trusts such as SDMDT and the like, including local authorities and citizens must come forward and take up many such restoration works of ancient temples and monuments that are unprotected and lie in a dilapidated condition, in order to save our rich heritage. We have updated the list further, click here to view the second part of the series.


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14 comments:

  1. This is a marvelous collection of temples. I enjoyed seeing the different styles and architectures. You've captured the temples with white or gold towers in beautiful light.

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  2. Stunning, archeology at its best, thanks.

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  3. So many temples, amazing! Thanks for sharing your research.

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  4. Amazing temples. Great to read.
    Thank you

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  5. This is an exceptional list! Great job. Been to only a couple of them.

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  6. You have successfully noted down the best temples in Karnataka! Definitely going to bookmark this post as we are so curious to visit each one of these..:)

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  7. Wonderful list of temples. A must visit.

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  8. So many amazing Temples! Bookmarking this page :D Hope I get to visit them all some day.

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  9. Help the people interested to visit ancient temples. Great effort in compiling the information.

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  10. Hope to visit some day. Any route to visit from maharashtra if any one knows, pls tell

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  11. excellent collections of Temples. I make an attempt to see few of these temples

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  12. Good collection and details
    I always visit this site while planning out a weekend trip or trek
    Kudos to the team

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