Kalika Temple, Bevoor, Karnataka

Kalika Temple, Bevoor, Karnataka

Kalika Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Bevoor Village in Bagalkot Taluk in Bagalkot District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple was constructed in 12^th century CE by the western Chalukyas. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, navaranga and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa has four pillars in two rows and two pilasters in the side walls. The decoration of the pillars of the mukha mandapa is similar to pillars of the navaranga. The roof of the mukha mandapa is in slanting roof style. The navaranga is supported by four central pillars and twelve pilasters. The pillars have the square base and cubical shaft with pointed round kapota and beveled capital. The doorjamb of the navaranga has five bands of decoration.

A Bhairava in standing posture flanked by two female attendants can be seen on either side at the base of the doorjamb.  The lintel of the navaranga doorway has an image of Gaja Lakshmi. The doorjamb of the sanctum has five bands of decoration. The lintel of the sanctum doorway has an image of Gaja Lakshmi. The sanctum enshrines a seated image of goddess Durga. There is no shikhara over the sanctum. The exterior of the temple is devoid of any decoration.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Bevoor Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Kudala Sangama, 26 Kms from Bagalkot Junction Railway Station, 29 Kms from Aihole, 30 Kms from Bagalkote, 52 Kms from Badami and 155 Kms from Hubbali Airport. The temple is situated on Bagalkot to Kudala Sangama route.

Location