Sangameshwar Temple, Bevoor,
Karnataka
Sangameshwar 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 12th 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 and stands over a raised platform. The temple is
constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three shrines, one each on
north, south and west. These three shrines were originally dedicated to Shiva,
Vishnu, and Brahma. All these shrines connects to the navaranga via their
respective antaralas. The navaranga has a mukha mandapa on its eastern side and
serves at its main entrance.
The east facing shrine is the central shrine of this
temple. This shrine houses a yonipitha without a Linga. The
doorjamb of the sanctum has five bands of decoration. The lintel of the sanctum
doorway has an image of Gaja Lakshmi. The antarala of the main shrine has two
pillars at the entrance and its ceiling has an intricately carved full blown
lotus. The south facing shrine houses an image of Lord Vishnu.
The
north facing shrine houses a Shiva Linga on the yonipitha with a Nandi in
antrala facing towards the sanctum. These two shrines with their respective
antaralas are similar to the main shrine in architectural style. The navaranga
is supported by four central pillars standing on slightly raised platform and
twelve pilasters. The mukha mandapa is supported by two pillars and two
pilasters standing on kakasanas.
The
mukha mandapa is enclosed by parapet walls on all sides except its entrances.
The mukha mandapa can be reached by a flight of steps. The ceiling of the mukha
mandapa has an intricately carved lotus. The superstructure over the southern
shrine is of stepped pyramidal style. The exterior walls of the temple are
devoid of any decoration except the carvings of the pilasters at regular
intervals.
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.
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