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Lost temples of Karnataka: Lakshminarasimhaswamy temple, Javagal

Lost temples of Karnataka: Lakshminarasimhaswamy temple, Javagal

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Overview: Around 33 kms from Arsikere is the town of Javagal. Known for Lakshminarasimhaswamy temple built in typical Hoysala style and has an entrance. There are excellent carvings depicting war scenes from the epics. The main deity of Narasimha is around 1000 years old belonging to the Hoysala dynasty.
The temple is lined with intricate carvings from the Mahabharata and other mythological stories.
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References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshminarasimha_Temple,_Javagal
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. Vineeta Yashswi25 November 2013 at 14:02

    Very informative very beautiful...

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  2. Unknown27 November 2013 at 16:17

    This Temple is very beautiful and This is India taj. its good
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  3. Rajasthan tour packages from Delhi27 November 2013 at 16:29

    This is a Beautiful place and in scripted marble.

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  4. Immigration To Australia29 November 2013 at 16:07

    wOW !!
    very Pleasant & Incredibly Beautiful.

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