Billeshwara Temple, Hangal, Karnataka

Billeshwara Temple, Hangal, Karnataka

Billeshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hangal Town in Hangal Taluk in Haveri District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is located opposite to Anekere Lake. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/billeshwara-temple-hangal-history.html

The Temple

The temple has only sanctum. This temple appears incomplete, with no massive enclosures or halls. The door frame of the sanctum entrance is profusely carved and has five bands of decorations. There are five carved figures at the bottom of the doorframe. Manmatha can be seen in central projection. Rati & Daksha can be seen by his side. All the three images are flanked by attendants.

Gajalakshmi can be seen at the central position of the lintel. The sanctum enshrines a foot-tall Shiva Linga and probably dates back to a much earlier period. The ceiling of the sanctum is decorated with lotus medallions. There is a beautiful moon stone in front of the temple. The exterior of the temple is decorated with exquisitely carved miniature sikharas over pilasters.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Hangal Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Bankapura, 36 Kms from Haveri Railway Station, 36 Kms from Haveri, 42 Kms from Sirsi, 76 Kms from Hubli, 80 Kms from Hubli Airport and 101 Kms from Dharwad. The temple is situated on Bankapura to Shikaripura route.

Location