Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura, Karnataka

Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura, Karnataka

Amrutesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Amruthapura Village in Tarikere Taluk in Chikkamagaluru District in Karnataka, India. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.





History

The temple was built  in 1196 CE by Hoysala General Amritesvara Dandanayaka under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. Ruvari Mallitamma, one of the most famous sculptors of Karnataka, is said to have started his career here working on the domed ceilings in the main mandapa.





The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/04/amrutesvara-temple-amruthapura-temple.html

Inscriptions

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/04/amrutesvara-temple-amruthapura-inscriptions.html

Prayers

Devotees pray here to be blessed with wealth & education and relief from diseases.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Tarikere Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Tarikere Railway Station, 32 Kms from Kadur, 48 Kms from Shivamogga, 64 Kms from Chikkamagaluru, 259 Kms from Bengaluru and 282 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Kadur to Shivamogga route close to Tarikere town.

Location | Photos

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