Channakeshava Swamy Temple, Kaidala, Karnataka is located 10 km south-west of Tumakuru.
Built in 1151 CE, the idol of Channakeshava here is the last idol sculpted by Amara Shilpi Jakanachari (Belur fame) at the age of 86 years.
6 feet tall idol sculpted in black basalt is a master piece. It’s one of its kind with an elaborate prabhavali, richly decorated with Dashavathara carvings and perforated designs.
Kaidala, known as Kridapura in ancient times is the birth place of Jakanachari.
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