Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Anekere Village in the Channarayapatna Taluk of Hassan District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka.

History

The temple was built in 1119 CE by the Hoysala dynasty. The temple has been renovated recently by Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Trust.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with a mahadvara. The mahadvara has an entrance porch supported by two pillars and two pilasters on the front side and another porch supported by four pillars on the rear side. The temple is enclosed within a compound wall. There is a covered pathway running all around the compound wall. The temple is constructed in ekakuta chala style. The temple consists of sanctum, vestibule, navaranga and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa (entrance porch) is supported by two lathe turned pillars and two pilasters.

A parapet wall runs around the mukha mandapa except its eastern side. The navaranga is a closed hall (mandapa) and is supported by four lathe turned pillars. The sanctum enshrines a beautiful idol of Chenna Kesava. The sanctum is crowned with a shikara. The shikara has a finely carved stone kalasha on its top. The kalasha is considered as one of the largest in the state. The exterior walls are devoid of any decoration except the pilaster design.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kalenahalli, 16 Kms from Hariharapura, 7 Kms from Channarayapatna, 7.5 Kms from Channarayapatna Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Channarayapatna Railway Station, 38 Kms from Hassan, 154 Kms from Bengaluru and 175 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Kalenahalli on Channarayapatna to Hariharapura route.

Location