Nanneshwara Temple Lakkundi in Karnataka
Nanneshwara Temple in Lakkundi, Karnataka; this is one of the stunningly beautiful temples that has stood the test of time. Lakkundi has more than 100 temples in ruins all belonging to 10th century AD.
We made a day trip to Lakkundi from Hampi. Surrounded by blue skies that day, the outline looked majestic. Lakkundi is geographically located between two well known World Heritage Sites of India; Hampi at south and Pattadakal at north.
Nanneshwara Shiva Temple Lakkundi
Tourists hop from one heritage site to the other and Lakkundi is most often missed or ignored. Sparing some time for this little town of Lakkundi will surely benefit all temple lovers. This little town is scattered with almost 50 temples oozing with architectural beauty dating from Kalyana Chalukya period of 10th century AD.
Entrance to Nanneshwara Shiva Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Meticulous carvings on the doorways, walls and towers arrest my attention, each motif is different. A visit during broad day light will help to take good pictures. The interiors where the Linga is placed is dark, there are not much carvings in the interiors compared to exteriors.
Shiva Linga inside Nanneshwara Temple Lakkundi
Nanneshwara Shiva Linga
Nanneshwara Temple Architectural Details
This Shiva temple has a Garbhagriha with Shiva Linga, half mandapam, navaranga and in the front, an open mukhamandapam. There are two entrance gates at East and South of navaranga. I was astonished to find the pillars in the navaranga smooth and glassy. On outer walls are Koshta Panjaras (sectioned external walls). Main entrance gate of the navaranga has lot of carvings.
The heavy circular pillars were made with some kind of lathe. This temple is small compared to the one in its south which is the Grand Kashi Vishwanath temple of Lakkundi.
Other Lakkundi Temples
Brahma Jinalaya Temple, Kasi Vishwanatha Temple, Lakshminarayan Temple, Mallikarjuna, Kumbheshvara, Manikeshwara Temple and more.
What else to see in Lakkundi
Lakkundi stepwell, Lakkundi Museum.
Carvings at base of pillar
Location and How to Reach Lakkundi
Distance from Bangalore to Lakkundi is 437 km by road.
Route : Bangalore-Chitradurga-Haveri-Gadag-Lakkundi.
Timings and Tickets: The temple is open from 10 AM to 5 PM. No tickets are required to visit the temple.
Check out: Lakkundi Travel Guide
Conclusion
Today these temples are protected well and fenced all around. Lakkundi temples form a part of Hampi circuit. Karnataka Tourism is working to promote these temples.
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Beautiful shot of a wonderful temple.!
Stunning temple and nice blue sky. Beautiful shot, friend
What a marvellous shot!
Very well captured…..i believe gadag district has other structures like Dumball etc which are marvelous.
nice temple , pending on list of place to visit . Waiting for detailed post with others temples of this region .
Stunning indeed, and what's even more amazing is that this temple has withstood the tests of time and weather. I would love to see the temples of India. I can see similarities between some Indian temples and the temples here in Cambodia.
Happy weekend.
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Beautiful Indrani…amazing sky behind this magnificent temple!
A magnificent view with a beautiful sky
Magnificent temple and a beautiful sky! Great shot, Indrani!
Beautiful, very beautiful image. I can feel the history here. Well done!
Have a nice weekend.
Beautiful shot!
I would be so happy if you could visit my Sky Watch at Kids e-Connection, thank you so much!
Wonderful photo.Greetings Andrzej.
Beautiful photo!
A very beautiful temple with such lovely sky in the background. Have a nice weekend.
Wow!! Awesome!!!
Beautiful photo!!
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SueAnn
used used for worshipping?
What a beautiful shot, the temple and sky are both gorgeous. Have a great weekend, Indrani!
yet another place marked in my To Visit list…
beautiful shot!!
Beautiful temple. Heard a lot about this place.
The temple is incredible and such a beautiful sky behind it. Great shot of a marvelous place.
Stunning temple surrounded by that majestic sky.
The clouds and sky make a perfect backdrop to this magnificent structure.
Gorgeous skies make the perfect backdrop from this beautiful old temple! Terrific capture as always, Indrani! Wishing you a lovely weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
I love the workmanship of the building plus the elaborate decorations. So ancient, thanks.
The swirling clouds and bright blue sky make a beautiful frame for this temple. Great shot, Indrani!
Stunning is the word, such a beautiful works of art. Great photo.