Shambhu
Lingesvara Temple,
Itagi, Karnataka
Shambhu Lingesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Itagi Village in Ron Taluk in Gadag District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Karnataka declared by Archaeological Survey of India.
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History
The temple is believed to be
built in 11th century CE by the Western Chalukyas. The temple
suffered destruction during Islamic invasion in this region.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and open pillared
mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is enclosed with parapet walls on all sides
with kakasanas at the interior. The mukha mandapa is supported by intricately
carved pillars at the centre and by short pillars at the kakasanas. The sanctum
enshrines the presiding deity, Shambhu Lingesvara in the form of Linga. The
Linga is said to be a Udhbhava Linga. The exterior of the temple is devoid of
any decorations. The shikara over the sanctum is lost completely.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
3.5 Kms from Itagi Cross Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Sudi, 5 Kms from Sudi Bus
Stand, 14 Kms from Rona, 18 Kms from Gajendragad, 34 Kms from Badami, 36 Kms
from Pattadakal, 50 Kms from Gadag Railway Station, 50 Kms from Gadag and 102
Kms from Hubballi Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Sudi on
Gajendragad to Rona route.
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