Karnataka Temple Tour - Introduction
The
tiny village of Somnathpur stands on the banks of River Cauvery, 140 km
southwest of Bangalore. The Somnathpur Temple or the Kesava Temple of
Somnathpur attracts both locals and tourists from far and wide. The
740-year-old temple is considered as one of the grandest expressions of the
Hoysala architecture. Karnataka India Temples was built in 1268 AD.
Temple In Somnathpur - History
Temple In Somnathpur, Karnataka India Temples and in those times, the ruling monarch was Narasimha III (1254-1291
AD), the temple was built by the king's army commander, Somnath. The village
itself was founded by him and named after him as well. After acquiring
permission from the king, Temple In Somnathpur took up the project to erect a grand
temple that could speak of the architectural opulence of the Hoysalas. Famed
sculptures like Mallitamma, Ballayya, Chaudayya, Bharmayya, Kamayya and
Nanjayya were employed to work.
Temples In Karnataka - Architecture
Temples In Karnataka and the main shrine is positioned in the middle of a walled compound. One can
observe an open verandah with 64 cells around the compound. The stellar
shaped temples stands on a platform and bears three intricately carved
pinnacles with a common Navranga. The sanctum sanctorum had three exquisite
idols of Kesava, Janardhana and Venugopala. However, the idol of Lord Kesava
is missing.
Karnataka Temple Tour - Accessibility
Karnataka India Temples in
Bangalore, 120 km from Somnathpur, is the closest airport. The airport has
domestic flights connecting to the key destinations of India. Mysore, which
is 35 km away, is the nearest railhead. The road route is also well
established. You can choose to drive to Somnathpur from Mysore and
Bangalore.
