Saturday, May 29, 2021

Bucesvara Temple, Koravangala, Karnataka

Bucesvara Temple, Koravangala, Karnataka

Bucesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Koravangala Village in Hassan Taluk in Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.





History

The temple was built in 1173 CE by Buchiraja, an officer under Hoysala King Narasimha I, to celebrate the coronation of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. There are two other temples dedicated to Govindeshvara & Nageshwara in the vicinity of Bucesvara Temple. These temples are in dilapidated state and built by elder brothers of Buchiraja namely Govinda and Naka.





The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/bucesvara-temple-koravangala-temple.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Hassan Junction Railway Station, 12 Kms from Hassan, 12 Kms from Hassan Bus Stand, 35 Kms from Arasikere, 35 Kms from Halebidu, 46 Kms from Belur, 120 Kms from Mysuru, 185 Kms from Bengaluru and 205 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Hassan to Arasikere route.

Location | Photos

1 comment:

  1. On 24 of March we visited Bucheshwara temple and we couldn't able to see inside as there was no lighting inside. We asked the preast of the temple who doing polka in mobile light,he said current bill not paid of rain 10 thousand. Is this is the way of protecting Hindu temple, shame on you officers.

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