Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple

Lakkundi – Vishweshwara

Kashi Vishweshwara temple, Lakkundi, Karnataka is located 12 km south-east of Gadag.

Built by Western Chalukyas in 1087 CE, it’s one of the most ornate temples with richly carved elements.

The Dwikuta (two shrined) temple has Kasivisvesvara linga facing east and Suryadeva (Sun) facing west – an unusual occurrence among Surya temples.

Kashivishweshwara temple epitomises Chalukyan artistic achievements – especially taking full advantage of the effect of light and shade.

The extensive carvings and ornamentation cover mouldings, arches, internal and external walls, shikhara (tower), doorjambs and lintels.

A real marvel that’s 1000 years old!

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/TiRJE5R4AA5sRxvJ7

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Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi - Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Lakkundi – Kashi Vishweshwara Temple

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