Chennakesava Temple, Thandaga, Karnataka

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.

Legends

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 12^th 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.

Location