Sangameshwar Temple, Bevoor, Karnataka

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 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 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.

Location