Surya Narayana Temple, Magala,
Karnataka
Surya Narayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya
located in Magala Village in Hadagali Taluk
in Ballari District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Though
the main shrine is dedicated to Venugopala, the temple is famously called as
Surya Narayana Temple. This temple is situated at the centre of the village.
The temple is located on the banks of Tungabhadra river. This temple is a protected
monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey
of India.
History
The temple was constructed by Sameyada Garuda Marmmarasa
of Magala in 1209 CE during the reign of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east and follows Chalukyan
style of architecture. The temple is constructed in trikutachala style,
consisting of three shrines, one each on north, east and west. The main shrine
(western shrine) houses Venugopala / Prasanna Kesava. He is about three feet
tall and is four armed. He holds shanka & chakra in upper hands and flute
in his lower hands. The eastern shrine
houses a beautiful sculpture of Surya and the northern shrine houses Somanatha.
The doorjambs of the entrance of the sanctum and antrala
have five bands of decoration. The base of the doorjambs have carvings of
dvarapalas on either side. All the three shrines are connected to the common sabha mandapa via
antrala. The ceiling of the sabha
mandapa is divided in to twelve parts and each part is divided into twelve
compartments. The central ceiling has a large lotus with beautiful
ornamentation with a hanging lotus bud at the centre.
The sabha mandapa is connected
to the courtyard via mukha mandapa facing towards south. A parapet wall with kakasanas can be seen
running all around the mandapa except the entrance. The walls of the sabha
mandapa have niches enshrining images of Hindu deities. The exterior walls are
decorated with series of pilasters surmounted by miniature shikaras. There is a
Jain temple with an image of Thirthankara situated at about 250 metres from
this temple.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 10
Kms from Hire Hadagali, 10 Kms from Hire Hadagali Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Huvina
Hadagali, 29 Kms from Mylara, 37 Kms from Guttal, 40 Kms from Harapanahalli
Railway Station, 140 Kms from Hubbali Airport and 150 Kms from Ballari. The
temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Hire Hadagali towards Tungabhadra River
on Huvina Hadagali to Mylara route.
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