Lost temples of Karnataka: Hangal

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This Post is a part of the Chalukya Trail. Please Click here to read the main post
Overview: From Tilavalli, our next place of interest was the Tarakeshwara temple in Hangal. Hangal was the second capital during the Kadamba dynasty and gained more importance during the Western Chalukya era. Though Hangal boasts of several temples built by the Chalukyas and Kadambas, this was the main temple so we decided to explore only Tarakeshwara temple as we were short of time. The Tarakeshwara temple, built in the 12th century, is a perfect example of Western Chalukya art. The mantaps and the walls are minutely carved. The main highlight of this temple is the large Domical ceiling which is a huge gathering hall with 8 pillars in an octagonal shape having carvings of various Gods. The walls are carved depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The only disappointment was the temple was closed and the priest was nowhere in sight. At Hangal, we had local North Karnataka lunch.
  
 
How to reach:  Bus: From Bangalore, there are direct buses to Hangal from Haveri
Car/Bike: From Davangere, head on NH4 directly to reach Haveri, from Haveri, head towards Hangal via State highway.
Food/Accommodation: There are some small restaurants offering North Karnataka meals at Hangal.

Comments

  1. Seema16 April 2012 at 12:48

    Very-very eautiful pictures.

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  2. Arti16 April 2012 at 17:35

    Beautiful detailing and fantastic captures! You are doing wonderful job of unearthing all the hidden temples and bringing out their beauty! Kudos, Keep your explorations going!!

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  3. Sudhir R17 April 2012 at 09:15

    I admit I do not know much about archaeology, I wonder if the gopurum is in hoysala sytle, while the court yard is of western chalukaya. Good shoots, this is next on my itenanary

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  4. R Niranjan Das17 April 2012 at 14:22

    Beautiful architecture and well captured photos.

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  5. Unknown18 April 2012 at 11:23

    Love these intricate details, you should write a book on the lost temples of Karnataka Arun

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  6. P.N. Subramanian20 April 2012 at 08:54

    Oh! wonderful as also blissful. For me it is a must see place and I would definitely make it.

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  7. Anonymous20 April 2012 at 09:56

    excellent photo captures and nice info

    thanks for sharing this post

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  12. Seema chauhan27 February 2014 at 11:00

    Wow, It is first time I saw so many temples together. Tarakeshwara temple is indeed well built by our old-fashioned people. Recommended!

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  13. Unknown7 November 2015 at 12:35

    Great temple of Chalukya style, have seen since my childhood, Hangal town weather is awsome in rainy season

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