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Lost temples Of Karnataka: Turuvekere

Lost temples of Karnataka: Turuvekere 

Overview: We started our trip with Turuvekere, which houses a number of Hoysala temples. The first temple we visited was the Moole Shankara temple. One exceptional feature of this temple is a small opening from the eastern wall which allows the sunrays to fall on the idol on certain days. The temple was closed when we reached there but we got the keys to the temple and unlocked it ourselves. Its a very simple structure with not many carvings unlike the typical Hoysala temples.
Also nearby is the Gangadheshwara temple where we have the idol of Shiva and the Ganga flowing from the top of his head Shiva. The Nandi is well polished and has a shine. 
Moole Shankara temple, Turuvekere Moole Shankara temple, Turuvekere Moole Shankara temple, Turuvekere Moole Shankara temple, Turuvekere Moole Shankara temple, Turuvekere    
About half a kilometre from this temple is the Chennagaraya temple which is a very small temple. The premises was clean but the temple was closed. This temple also has nice shape but no carvings.
 Chennagaraya temple, Turuvekere
Also nearby is the Gangadheshwara temple where we have the idol of Shiva and the Ganga flowing from the top of his head Shiva. The Nandi is well polished and has a shine.
Gangadheshwara temple, Turuvekere Gangadheshwara temple, TuruvekereGangadheshwara temple, Turuvekere Gangadheshwara temple, Turuvekere Gangadheshwara temple, Turuvekere
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turuvekere

How to reach: By Car: We started from Bangalore taking the Bangalore-Mangalore road, before Bellur Cross, watch out for a sign board indicating Turuvekere. Turn left and reach Turuvekere. From there proceed towards Aralaguppe, from there, take the forest road which leads to Arsikere. From there Haranahalli is around 8kms. After Haranahalli, we proceeded towards Javagal.
Food/Accommodation: Accommodation is available in Arsikere. So plan to reach Arsikere by evening to make the night stay.
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  1. The Floating Clouds12 March 2012 at 22:11

    Wow! this looks like a fascinating place. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Unknown13 March 2012 at 11:44

    Thanks for sharing this post ... otherwise I wouldn't even have known such a beautiful place existed!

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  3. ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ13 March 2012 at 12:31

    Good Photos, Arun.

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  4. Arti13 March 2012 at 15:28

    Beautiful temple, wonderful captures... looks very quiet. Many thanks for sharing.

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  5. Ramakant Pradhan13 March 2012 at 16:13

    Looks like a quaint little place with some beautiful temples. How long is the drive from Bangalore?

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  6. R Niranjan Das14 March 2012 at 11:59

    Beautiful captures.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  7. Deguide15 March 2012 at 15:03

    I visited these temples but never penned a travelogue on the same, nice to revisit through your post

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  8. Ramakrishnan20 March 2012 at 21:51

    Marvelous captures of beautiful temples

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  9. obat asma sesak nafas25 July 2012 at 07:02

    postingan yang bagus tentang"lost-temples-of-karnataka-turuvekere"

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  10. Hai Baji21 February 2013 at 11:44

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