Old Mahakuteswara Temple,
Mahakuta, Karnataka
Old Mahakuteswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mahakuta village near Badami in Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India. The temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from the main Mahakuta Group of Temples.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east and built on a raised platform. The temple can be accessed through flight of steps. Nandi can be seen facing the sanctum. The temple consists of Sanctum and Mandapa. The Sanctum houses a granite Shiva Linga. The Sanctum follows Gajaprastha style of architecture. There is a Pushkarini (Kalyani) in front of the temple. The water overflows the pond during monsoons. The overflowing water goes through well-built canals. There is Nandi facing Linga on the banks of the Kalyani.
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Nandakeshwar,
11 Kms from Badami Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Badami, 12 Kms from Badami Railway Station,
12 Kms from Pattadakal, 23 Kms from Aihole, 36 Kms from Bagalkot, 119 Kms from
Hubli Airport and 448 Kms from Bangalore. This temple is situated close to historical
Badami town.
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