Manikeshwara Temple, Lakkundi, Karnataka is located 12 km south-east of Gadag.
Buily in 12th century CE by Western Chalukyas, the temple is famous for its stepwell known as Muskina Bhavi.
The temple is highly ornate with lathe-turned pillars and perforated Jalis (stone-lattice windows) allowing light into the temple.
The temple seemed to have had a sikhara (tower) with signs of destruction.
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