Jogeshwar Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Jogeshwar Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Jogeshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kharagprasad Village in Motunga Tehsil in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the right bank of Brahmani river. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Odisha declared by Archaeological Survey of India and is under the control of Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 19^th century CE during the princely rule of ex- state of Dhenkanal.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low platform. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The temple consists of rekha vimana, pidha jagamohana and mandapa. The mandapa is recently added RCC structure. The vimana and jagamohana are square on plan. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Jogeshwar / Yanjesvara in the form of Shiva Linga within square yonipitha. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except the dopichhasimhas and deulacharinis over the beki and udyotasimha on each raha.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Rakhi Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Meramandali Railway Station, 20 Kms from Angul, 25 Kms from Angul Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Angul Railway Station, 26 Kms from Talcher, 45 Kms from Dhenkanal, 88 Kms from Cuttack, 104 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 110 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms from Masani Chowk towards the Brahmani river on Dhenkanal to Angul route.

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Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple, Anekere, Karnataka

Chennakeshava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Anekere Village in the Channarayapatna Taluk of Hassan District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka.

History

The temple was built in 1119 CE by the Hoysala dynasty. The temple has been renovated recently by Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Trust.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with a mahadvara. The mahadvara has an entrance porch supported by two pillars and two pilasters on the front side and another porch supported by four pillars on the rear side. The temple is enclosed within a compound wall. There is a covered pathway running all around the compound wall. The temple is constructed in ekakuta chala style. The temple consists of sanctum, vestibule, navaranga and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa (entrance porch) is supported by two lathe turned pillars and two pilasters.

A parapet wall runs around the mukha mandapa except its eastern side. The navaranga is a closed hall (mandapa) and is supported by four lathe turned pillars. The sanctum enshrines a beautiful idol of Chenna Kesava. The sanctum is crowned with a shikara. The shikara has a finely carved stone kalasha on its top. The kalasha is considered as one of the largest in the state. The exterior walls are devoid of any decoration except the pilaster design.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kalenahalli, 16 Kms from Hariharapura, 7 Kms from Channarayapatna, 7.5 Kms from Channarayapatna Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Channarayapatna Railway Station, 38 Kms from Hassan, 154 Kms from Bengaluru and 175 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Kalenahalli on Channarayapatna to Hariharapura route.

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Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag – The Temple Complex

Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag – The Temple Complex

The temple is facing towards east with a mahadvara. The temple is constructed in dvikuta chala style, consisting of two shrines, one each on east and west. The central shrine (western shrine) consists of sanctum, vestibule and closed mandapa with two entrances, one on east and another on south. The southern doorway of the closed mandapa is provided with a porch. The eastern doorway of the closed mandapa has Gaja Lakshmi with four elephants on its lintel.

The antrala doorway is flanked by perforated screens on either side. The doorway has Gaja Lakshmi on its lintel. Images of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva can be seen above the lintel. The sanctum enshrines three Shiva Lingas mounted on a same pitha representing Hindu trinity of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Thus, Lord Shiva of this temple came to be called as Trikuteshwara.

The niches around the sanctum are empty except the northern niche enshrines an image of Lord Vishnu. The shikhara of the main shrine has been reconstructed over the time however its lower tier is still the original showing the aedicular arrangement. The eastern shrine consists of sanctum, vestibule and a massive open mandapa. The open mandapa is connected to the main shrine through its eastern doorway of the closed mandapa.

The sanctum enshrines a pedestal with the feet of an image once stood here. The shikhara of the eastern shrine has not survived. There were entrances into the temple on the northern and southern side between the closed mandapa and open mandapa. The northern side has been closed to form a small shrine. The interior of the temple is simple and devoid of any decoration. The open space between the parapet wall and beam below cornice is absent here.

This open space is usually adorned with slanted slabs, but in this temple this space is closed with perforated stone screens. These perforated screens are decorated with medallions and has openings on each alternate square section. The parapet walls has been carved with panels depicting shikharas separated with pilasters. Carvings of dancers, musicians, demi-gods, gods, ascetics and elephants can be seen under these shikaras.

Sarasvati Temple:

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Sarasvati Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Sarasvati Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Sarasvati Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sarasvati located in Gadag Town in Gadag Taluk in Gadag District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is situated within the Trikuteshwara temple complex. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Gadag was known as Gadugu, Kratapura, Kratuka, Kardugu and Galadugu. It is believed that Gadag was established as Agrahara (brahmin settlement) by Janamejaya of the Mahabharata era. Gadag was under the control of Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seunas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagara Kings in the course of history. Gadag was a prominent Kalamukha center during the medieval period. This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE by the Western Chalukyas.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards north. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and an open mandapa. The mandapa is supported by four central full pillars and fourteen half pillars. The pillars are square at base, recessing to octagon and then to round near the capital. The central pillars are intricately carved. The antarala is an open space without a doorway.

The doorjamb of the sanctum has five bands of decoration. The dedicatory block over lintel has an image of Gaja Lakshmi. The sanctum enshrines an image of goddess Saraswathi. The image is in damaged condition and stands over a pedestal. There are three shrines dedicated to Saraswathi, Gayathri and Sharada situated adjacent to the temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Gadag Old Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Gadag Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Gadag New Bus Stand, 39 Kms from Laxmeshwar, 56 Kms from Gajendragad, 58 Kms from Hubballi, 63 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 76 Kms from Dharwad. Gadag is situated on Gajendragad to Laxmeshwar route.

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Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Trikuteshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Gadag Town in Gadag Taluk in Gadag District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Gadag was known as Gadugu, Kratapura, Kratuka, Kardugu and Galadugu. It is believed that Gadag was established as Agrahara (brahmin settlement) by Janamejaya of the Mahabharata era. Gadag was under the control of Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seunas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagara Kings in the course of history. Gadag was a prominent Kalamukha center during the medieval period.

This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE by the Western Chalukyas. The earliest inscription mentioning the presiding deity, Trikuteswara is dated to 1037 CE. The temple was designed and built by the famous architect Jakanachari. Inscriptions dated to Western Chalukyan Kings Satyashraya, Vikramaditya V, Jayasimha II & Vikramaditya VI, Kalachuri King Samkama, Seuna Kings Bhilama V & Singhana II and Hoysala King Vira Ballala II can be found in the temple premises.

The Temple Complex

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Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Gadag Old Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Gadag Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Gadag New Bus Stand, 39 Kms from Laxmeshwar, 56 Kms from Gajendragad, 58 Kms from Hubballi, 63 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 76 Kms from Dharwad. Gadag is situated on Gajendragad to Laxmeshwar route.

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Someshvara Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Someshvara Temple, Gadag, Karnataka

Someshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Gadag Town in Gadag Taluk in Gadag 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

This temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE by the Western Chalukyas.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The mandapa has entrances on the southern and eastern side. The southern is provided with an entrance porch. The entrance porch is supported two pillars and two pilasters. The eastern doorway of the mandapa has seven bands of decoration. The dedicatory block has an image of Nataraja.

The shikara over the sanctum had four tiers originally but only three remains now. The antrala doorway is simple in decoration and provided with screened windows on its side. The lintel has a makara torana with Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu in its cusps. The dedicatory block of the sanctum doorway has an image of Lord Shiva in yogasana. The exterior of the temple is profusely carved.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Gadag Old Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Gadag Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Gadag New Bus Stand, 39 Kms from Laxmeshwar, 56 Kms from Gajendragad, 58 Kms from Hubballi, 63 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 76 Kms from Dharwad. Gadag is situated on Gajendragad to Laxmeshwar route.

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