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short information on temple at pattadakal

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Answered by Deepikabelieber61
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Answered by sriharini04
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There are 10 major temples in Pattadakal, all dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temples contain elements of both South Indian (Dravidian) and North Indian (Nagara) styles of architecture. The timeless beauty and historical relevance of these temples saw them acquire the status of a world heritage site in 1987.

Four temples are constructed in the traditional Dravidian style of architecture, with another 4 temples containing elements of Nagara architecture. The remaining two temples are a confluence of both architectural styles. The entire city resonates with the power of Shiva and draws several thousand tourists to it every year.

Virupaksha Temple

Virupaksha Temple (previously known as Lokesvara Temple) is the largest temple in Pattadakal and the most popular one among tourists. It was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the 8th century to commemorate the victory of her husband Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas.

The entire temple is adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions. The temple also houses several beautiful sculptures of Hindu gods, noteworthy for their remarkable craftsmanship. The inscriptions in the temple reveal that King Vikramaditya had employed an architect and a team of sculptors from the South to express his admiration for the art of the Pallavas.

The government of Karnataka organizes the annual Virupaksha temple car festival which draws large crowds every year.

 

Jain Temple

This is the only Jain temple in Pattadakal. The architectural vocabulary of this edifice is Dravidian. It is noteworthy for the several intricately crafted sculptures housed inside it. It dates back to the 9th century and has immense religious and historical significance.

There is still ambiguity over the identity of the monument’s chief patron, with both King Amoghavarsha and his son Krishna II being named. Several thousand tourists visit this monument every year to savor its artistic excellence.

There is still ambiguity over the identity of the monument’s chief patron, with both King Amoghavarsha and his son Krishna II being named. Several thousand tourists visit this monument every year to savor its artistic excellence.

Kashiviswanatha Temple

This monument was constructed in the 8th century by the Rashtrakutas. The architectural style used in this temple is predominantly the Nagara style. This temple is famous for the several female figurines engraved on the walls. The monument is steeped in history, and the artistic perfection of the engravings make it a must visit destination in Pattadakal.

Galaganath Temple

This temple dates back to the 8th century. It faces to the east and is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. It is noteworthy for an exquisite sculpture of Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhakasura. It also houses an immense Shiva Linga, called the Sparsha Linga. Small figurines of Lord Kubera and Gajalakshmi are also housed within the temple.

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