Balligavi – Kedareshwara

Kedareshwara temple, Balligavi, Karnataka – located 73 km north-west of Shivamogga and 42 km south-east of Banavasi – is an 11th century CE marvel!

Known as dakshina Kedara, this West Chalukyan – Hoysala style Trikuta temple is abound with exceptional carvings, sculptures and exquisite workmanship.

The western side Garbhagriha housing a black marble Shivalinga is the oldest, dating to 7th century CE. The lathe turned pillars, the parapet, the ceilings, and the 3 temple shikharas (towers) are highly ornate with intricate carvings.

Balligavi town dates back to Satavahana-Kadamba times, with the earliest inscription found so far dating to 685 CE.

Wow! What a creation!

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/U3pbGaYeNXDotaGr9

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Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi - Kedareshwara Temple
Balligavi – Kedareshwara Temple

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