Lakshmikantha Temple, Mullur, Karnataka

Lakshmikantha Temple, Mullur, Karnataka

Lakshmikantha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Mullur Village in Heggaddevanakote Taluk in Mysore District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The sanctum and the antrala were built in 13^th century CE during the Hoysala period. The pillared maha mandapa and the mukha mandapa were added in 17^th century CE during the rule of Wodeyars of Mysore. An inscription found in the dwaja sthamba records that the dwaja sthamba was installed by Chamraja Wodeyar in 1625 CE.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa have four pillars and four pilasters. The sanctum enshrines an image of Lakshmikantha with his consorts. The superstructure over the sanctum is a later addition and is of two tiers. It is made of brick and stucco with a short neck and a kuta ending in a finial.

The basement of the sanctum and antarala have conventional mouldings. The exterior wall of the sanctum and the antrala are carved with images of Tandava Ganapati, Dhanvatri, Kodanda Rama, Sarasvati in dancing posture, Lakshminarayana, Chamaradharini drummers and various Hindu deities. There is a tall stone dwaja sthamba in front of the temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Hosabeerwal, 13 Kms from Sargur, 24 Kms from Heggaddevanakote, 29 Kms from Begur, 37 Kms from Nanjangud Town Railway Station, 50 Kms from Mysuru and 50 Kms from Mysuru Airport. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms to the north of Hosabeerwal on Begur to Heggaddevanakote route

Location