Rameshwar Temple, Bevoor, Karnataka

Rameshwar Temple, Bevoor, Karnataka

Rameshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bevoor Village in Bagalkot Taluk in Bagalkot District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE. 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, antrala and pillared sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa is supported by thirty two pillars and eighteen pilasters. There are two varieties of pillars found in this mandapa. The first variety has a square base, cubical shaft, pointed circular mouldings and a beveled capital.

The other variety has square base with repeated pot designs. There are two pillars at the entrance of the antrala. The lintel of the antrala has carvings of Lord Shiva at the center flanked by Vishnu and Brahma at its terminal projections. The doorjamb of the sanctum has five bands of decoration.

The lintel of the sanctum doorway has an image of Gaja Lakshmi. The base of the doorjamb has carvings of dvarapalas on either side.   The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Rameshwara in the form of Shiva Linga on a pedestal. A small Nandi can be seen in front of the Linga. The exterior of the temple is devoid of any decoration.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 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