Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka

Lakshmi Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi located in Doddagaddavalli Village in Belur Taluk in Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Temple is situated on the banks of a large pond in the village. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 1114 CE by Sahaja Devi, wife of Kullahana Rahuta, during the reign of King Vishnuvardhana (1106-1142 CE) of Hoysala Dynasty. Kullahana Rahuta was a merchant and held the position of a high officer in the royal court of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana. The couples were inspired by the Kolhapur Lakshmi Temple in present day Maharashtra and built a temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi in Doddagaddavalli.

The village was mentioned as Doddagaddumballe in inscriptions. The village was even renamed as Abhinava Kolhapura, connecting it with Kolhapur. There is dedicatory inscription in the temple eulogizes the greatness of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana and records the benevolent contributions of the couple towards the construction of this temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/07/lakshmi-devi-temple-doddagaddavalli-temple.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 18 Kms from Halebidu, 20 Kms from Hassan, 21 Kms from Hassan Bus Stand, 22 Kms from Hassan Junction Railway Station, 25 Kms from Belur, 130 Kms from Mysuru, 203 Kms from Bengaluru and 224 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Hassan to Belur route.

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