Chennakesava Temple, Thandaga,
Karnataka
Chennakesava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thandaga Village in Turuvekere Taluk in Tumakuru District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.
As per the legend, all the sculptors took blessings of the Chenna Kesava here after the completion of the temple. To their astonishment, one of the sculptors turned into a stone after completing this temple. Lord Vishnu was so pleased with his dedication towards the construction of the temple and blessed him in such a way that he would remain a part of the temple permanently.
History
This temple is believed to be built in 12th century CE by the Hoysalas. The idol of the presiding deity, Chenna Kesava is one of the rarest idol sculptured by Amara Shilpi Jakanachari. It is said that this idol was the last idol sculptured by him before his death. Tandaga was called as Sankaranarayana Agrahara during ancient times.
The Temple
For brief details, please refer
below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/08/chennakesava-temple-thandaga-temple.html
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 5
Kms from Doddaghatta, 12 Kms from Turuvekere, 12 Kms from Turuvekere Bus Stand,
24 Kms from Tiptur, 24 Kms from Tiptur Railway Station, 73 Kms from Tumakuru
and 154 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms to
the south of Doddaghatta on Turuvekere to Tiptur route.
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