Nageshvara & Chennakeshava Temple Complex, Mosale, Karnataka

Nageshvara & Chennakeshava Temple Complex, Mosale, Karnataka

Nageshvara & Chennakeshava Temple Complex are the twin Hoysala temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu located in Mosale 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 a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, the village of Mosale was considered as the hermitage of Sage Jamadagni.

History

The temple was built in 1200 CE during the reign of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. There is an inscription dated to 1578 CE near the doorway of the Chennakesava Temple. It records the endowments made to the temple.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/nageshvara-chennakeshava-temple-complex-mosale-tample-complex.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Hassan, 15 Kms from Hassan Junction Railway Station, 21 Kms from Hole Narasipura, 41 Kms from Channarayapatna, 100 Kms from Mysuru, 113 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 185 Kms from Bengaluru and 214 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Hassan to Hole Narasipura route.

Location