Chandramouleshwara Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Chandramouleshwara Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

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

History

The Temple was built in 1220 CE during the reign of King Veera Ballala II of Hoysala Dynasty. Arasikere means Queens tank in Kannada (Arasi means queen or princess and Kere means tank).

The Temple

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Festivals

Shivaratri and Kartik Amavasya are the major festivals celebrated in this temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Arasikere Bus Stand, 1 Km from Arasikere Junction Railway Station, 15 Kms from Banavara, 27 Kms from Tiptur, 39 Kms from Kadur, 45 Kms from Hassan, 138 Kms from Mysuru, 196 Kms from Bengaluru and 217 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Kadur to Tiptur route (NH – 73).

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