Mukteshvara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura, Karnataka

Mukteshvara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura, Karnataka

Mukteshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Chaudayyadanapura Village in Ranebennur Taluk in Haveri District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Tungabhadra river. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was constructed in 12^th century CE by Attiraja during the reign of Chalukyan King Vikramaditya VI. An inscription dated to 1225 CE records that the temple was completely renovated by a person named Shivadeva. There are about nine inscriptions found in this temple. There are also few fragmentary inscriptions found on the steps leading to the Tungabhadra river.

These inscriptions were dated to the Chalukyas, Kadambas, Hoysalas, Yadavas, Guttas and Jata Cholas. Most of these inscriptions records the names of the kings, chieftains, construction of the temple, genealogy of Guttas & Jata Cholas, land endowments, gifts made to this temple, renovations carried out in the temple and life of Muktajiyar, a Lakulisa saint, and Shivadeva, a Virashaiva saint.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/08/mukteshvara-temple-chaudayyadanapura-temple.html

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 9 Kms from Guttal, 9 Kms from Guttal Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Mylara, 24 Kms from Ranebennur, 36 Kms from Haveri, 47 Kms from Harihar and 106 Kms from Hubbali Airport. The temple is located at about 9 Kms to the southeast of Guttal on Haveri to Mylara route.

Location