Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravathi, Hindu temple in Bhadravathi, India.
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple in Bhadravathi, in the Shivamogga district, made up of three connected sanctums arranged around a central hall. The outer walls are covered in detailed stone carvings, and the interior is supported by turned pillars that give the space a hand-crafted quality.
The temple was built in the 13th century by the Hoysala ruler Vira Someshwara, using soapstone. Its original shikaras were ruined and later restored with a conical structure. The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.
The outer walls show stone carvings of deities from Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Shaktism traditions, which visitors can observe while walking around the structure. These carved figures give the sanctuary a layered visual quality that reflects a long tradition of religious practice at this site.
The temple is located in Bhadravathi and can be reached from Shimoga by local bus or from nearby train stations. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, as the site includes a raised platform and uneven surfaces that require careful footing.
The Surya relief on the outer wall carries the signature of the sculptor Maba, a named craftsman whose work is otherwise rare in Hoysala temples. Art historian Adam Hardy singles out the temple's two stellate structures as exceptional examples of Hoysala design.
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