Chatteshvara Temple, Chatachatanahalli, Karnataka

Chatteshvara Temple, Chatachatanahalli, Karnataka

Chatteshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Chatachatanahalli Village in Belur Taluk in Hassan District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1200 CE by Chatta Dannayaka, a Hoysala officer during the reign of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple is constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three shrines, one each on north, south and west. The main shrine (western shrine) enshrines the presiding deity, Chatteshvara in the form of Shiva Linga. The other two shrines enshrines the images of Vishnu and Surya. All these shrines connects to the navaranga via vestibule.

The navaranga connects to the entrance porch on the eastern side. The entrance porch is supported by two lathe turned pillars and pilasters. The entrance porch is surround by parapet walls on all its sides. The superstructure over the sanctum is of vesara style. The vestibule has a superstructure called sukhanasi.

It looks like a shorter extension of the main tower. The temple has an adhisthana with conventional mouldings. The eaves runs around the sanctum where the superstructure meets the wall of the shrine. The eaves projects about half a meter from the wall. The exterior of the temple is devoid of any decoration except the pilasters at regular intervals.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Halebeedu, 6 Kms from Halebeedu Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Javagal, 22 Kms from Belur, 26 Kms from Banavara Railway Station, 28 Kms from Banavara, 36 Kms from Hassan, 216 Kms from Bengaluru and 216 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Belur to Banavara route immediately after Halebeedu.

Location