Rameshvara Temple, Kubatur, Karnataka

Rameshvara Temple, Kubatur, Karnataka

Rameshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kubatur Village Anavatti in Soraba Taluk in Shimoga District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as the oldest temple in the Kubatur village. The temple is situated at about 50 metres to the north of the Parsvanatha Basti.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 10^th century CE by Rashtrakutas. The temple is referred to as Mulasthana temple in the inscription. Kubatur was called as Kuppattur, Kuntala Nagara and Kotipura during ancient times.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Nandi, housed in a mandapa can be seen in front of the ranga mandapa, facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum with pradakshina path (circumbulatory passage) and ranga mandapa. This temple falls under sandhara category which is uncommon in this region. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Rameshvara in the form of Shiva Linga within square yonipitha. The ranga mandapa is directly connected to sanctum without any antrala in-between.

The central ceiling of the ranga mandapa is intricately carved depicting eight-armed Lord Shiva in tandava posture standing over a demon surrounded by ashta dikpalas in cardinal directions. Lord Shiva is flanked by Ganesha, Kartikeya, Parvati and Nandi. Sculptures of Sapta Matrikas and Mahishasura Mardini can be seen in the ranga mandapa. There is a platform housing several Naga idols near to the nandi mandapa. The exterior of the temple is plain.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4.5 Kms from Anavatti, 6 Kms from Anavatti Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Hangal, 30 Kms from Shiralakoppa, 32 Kms from Soraba, 49 Kms from Haveri, 50 Kms from Haveri Railway Station, 101 Kms from Shimoga, 110 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 370 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated at about 4.5 Kms from Anavatti on Anavatti to Hangal route. KSRTC buses and also several private buses are available regularly from Bangalore to Hangal. Buses are available from Hangal to Anavatti. Kubatur is well connected to Anavatti by Auto and other local means of transport.

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