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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
The Lakshmi Narasimha temple was built in 1246 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander in the Hoysala Empire during he rule of King Vira Someshwara. It is a good example of 13th century Hoysala architecture. The Temple is located in Nuggehalli, a town in Hassan district of Karnataka, India on the Tiptur-Channarayapatna state highway and is about 50 km from Hassan city. It is well connected by road with Bangalore. The Lakshmi Narasimha temple has Lord Narasimha with Goddess Lakshmi who is the wife of Lord Vishnu.
History of Temple
The original Hoysala temple appears to have had a Mahadvara or upparige of soapstone supported by plain round pillars. In front of the Mahadvara stood the two fine elephants, which are now in front of the Hajara (inner Courtyard). The elephants are well carved and an equestrian is cantering on either side of the trunk of each. Ahead of the Mahadwara (in the west), a part of the courtyard stands a platform about four feet high on which the temple is raised.
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The Lakshmi Narasimha temple was built in 1246 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander in the Hoysala Empire during he rule of King Vira Someshwara. It is a good example of 13th century Hoysala architecture. The Temple is located in Nuggehalli, a town in Hassan district of Karnataka, India on the Tiptur-Channarayapatna state highway and is about 50 km from Hassan city. It is well connected by road with Bangalore. The Lakshmi Narasimha temple has Lord Narasimha with Goddess Lakshmi who is the wife of Lord Vishnu.
History of Temple
The original Hoysala temple appears to have had a Mahadvara or upparige of soapstone supported by plain round pillars. In front of the Mahadvara stood the two fine elephants, which are now in front of the Hajara (inner Courtyard). The elephants are well carved and an equestrian is cantering on either side of the trunk of each. Ahead of the Mahadwara (in the west), a part of the courtyard stands a platform about four feet high on which the temple is raised.
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walkthroughindia
templesofkarnataka
en.wikipedia.
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights