Karnataka Temples

Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal is a must visit place in Karnataka near the Unkal Lake. The temple is located in the Hubli Dharwad area and famous for beautiful natural scene,picnic spot and old temple of Chandramouleshwara.

Doddabasappa Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the wall of shrine has decorative architrave with space for images. The temple has two doorways and a big bull Nandi statue.

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple at Nuggehalli is the best example of Hoysala architecture, built around the same time of another famous Sadashiva temple of Nuggehalli and decorated with fine sculptures adorning the walls.

Aghoreshwara Temple at Ikkeri is a large structure built of granite, situated in Sagara taluk. The temple has carvings and sculptures on the stone walls of the temple.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva,located in Nandi village at the base of Nandi Hills. The temple and complex is a protected monument and one of the oldest temples of Karnataka.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the town of Hire Hadagali. Kalleshwara Temple at Hire Hadagali is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangapatna is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha, located on an island in the river Kaveri. The temple is part of the Pancharanga Kshetrams and one of the five important pilgrimage sites along the river Kaveri.

Brahmeshvara Temple at Kikkeri is a protected monument under the Karnataka state,located in the town of Kikkeri of Mandya district. The unique design and decorative features of Brahmeshvara temple is a must see hertiage place in Karnataka.

Someshwara Temple at Lakshmeshwara is a historic town with many important heritage temples. The temple complex with three main entrances is surrounded by high walls with the traditional structures.

Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi is one of the most ornate temples in the Gadag region of Karnataka. Lakkundi is the most famous temple town of in Gadag district.

Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura was built by Soma under Hoysala king Narasimha. The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture in India.

Kedareshwara Temple at Halebidu is located at very close distance away from the famous Hoysaleswara Temple and protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Lakshminarayana Temple at Hosaholalu is known for sculptures and architecture. The temple is a splendid example of the Hoysala Empire and another master piece of Hoysala art.

Nanesvara Temple at Lakkundi is protected as a monument of national importance in Karnataka state, located near by the ornate Kasivisvesvara temple. Lakkundi is also noted for its step wells,Brahma Jinalaya and Kashivishvanatha Temple.

Galageshwara Temple is situated along the Tungabhadra river in the Haveri district of Karnataka. The Galageshwar temple is best example of the Chalukya style of architecture.

Amrutesvara Temple at Amruthapura is built as Hoysala architecture with circular carvings on outer wall. The temple is well known for sculptor and architect and has features similar to the Veera Narayana Temple of Belavadi.

Nagareshvara Temple at Bankapura is a pride of place in Karnataka architectural, located in the Haveri district. The temple was built in honor of the Hindu god Shiva and a protected as a monument by India.

Veera Narayana Temple at Belavadi was built during Hoysala Empire in a village in Belavadi. This is a Vaishnava temple and a must visit place near the famous temple towns of Belur and Halebidu.

Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri is well known for the many sculptures of Hindu deities on the wall and built of soapstone. The temple is one of the most popular Chalukyan temples in Haveri.

Amruteshwara Temple at Annigeri was the first temple made of soapstone. The Amruteshwara Temple is a large and black stone temple supported by 76 pillars and carvings figures on the walls.

Kedareshvara Temple at Balligavi is one of the lesser known temples of Hoysala in Karnataka,located in the town of Balligavi. The temple is listed as one of the protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Durga Temple at Aihole is part of a pending world heritage site, located in Aihole in the Bagalkot district. The historic temple complex is a popular tourist spot in north Karnataka.

Mallikarjuna Temple at Pattadakal is part of the Pattadakal group of heritage monuments and important tourist place in Karnataka. Pattadakal has list of historical temples such as Sangameshwara Temple,Virupaksha Temple,Mallikarjuna Temple and Kashi Vishwanatha Temple.

Bhutanatha Temple at Badami is part of the Bhutanatha group of temples and a sandstone shrines dedicated to Bhutanatha. Badami Cave Temples are one of the most famous example of Indian rock cut architecture,located in Badami town of Bagalkot district.

Vidyashankara Temple at Sringeri is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for magnificent architecture and beautifully built entirely out of carved stone. Sringeri Sharada Peetham is located on the banks of the Tunga river in Chikkamagalur district.

Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is the most favored tourist destinations in Karnataka state and one of the heritage temple in India. The marvelous temple built on the banks of the Yagachi river and have been proposed for world heritage sites.

Hoysaleswara Temple of Halebidu is most well known for its sculptures and dancing images. The temple and complex is a must visit place in Karnataka state along with Chennakeshava temple at Belur.

Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and attracts huge crowds during the annual chariot festival and festivities of Virupaksha and Pampa.