Sadasiva Temple, Nuggehalli, Karnataka

Sadasiva Temple, Nuggehalli, Karnataka

Sadasiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nuggehalli Village in Channarayapatna Taluk in Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 1249 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, commander of King Vira Someshwara of Hoysala Dynasty. Nuggehalli was earlier called as Vijaya Somanathapura, an agrahara founded by Bommanna Dandanayaka.

The Temple

This temple is a fine example of Hoysala nagara style of architecture with Bhumija type superstructure. The temple is constructed in ekakuta chala style. This temple is facing towards east and built over raised platform (jagati). The temple is stellate on plan. The original structure consisted of sanctum, sukanasi, navaranga with porches and nandi mandapa.

The sanctum houses the presiding deity, Sadashiva, in the form of Shiva Linga. Nandi can be seen in a closed hall with walls that have perforated stone windows. The temple also has a unique life-size standing image of the goddess Parvati (consort of Lord Shiva). Navagrahas are found facing each other in this temple, which is a unique feature nowhere to be seen.

There are two images of the Lord Ganesha, one outside the sanctum and the other at the entrance to the shrine housing the goddess Parvati. Images of Chamundeshwari, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Kala Bhairava, various forms of Parvati and Surya Narayana can be found in the navaranga. A big hall and Mahadvara were added towards south during Vijayanagara period.

The temple also has a unique life-size standing image of the goddess Parvati (consort of Shiva). In the common hall are the intricately carved images of goddess Chamundeshwari, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Kala Bhairava, a set of images depicting the different incarnations of Parvati, and Surya Narayana. The exterior walls of the temple is devoid of decorations.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 metres from Nuggehalli Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Channarayapatna, 20 Kms from Channarayapatna Railway Station, 32 Kms from Tiptur, 48 Kms from Hassan, 105 Kms from Mysuru, 142 Kms from Bengaluru and 161 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on the Tiptur – Channarayapatna Road.

Location