Trikuteshwara

Trikuteshwara is a Hindu temple where three Shiva lingas sit on a single stone platform as the main focal point of the shrine. Carved pillars throughout the structure display intricate detail work with geometric patterns and figure carvings set into stone screens across the walls.

Construction took place between 1050 and 1200 during the Western Chalukya period when Gadag was an important spiritual center. Architect Jakanachari designed the temple and set the artistic direction that would influence building throughout the region.

The temple is dedicated to Shiva and contains shrines honoring multiple deities like Saraswati and Gayathri, showing how different forms of worship coexist within the same sacred space. You can sense how devotion to these different gods shaped the layout and decoration of the halls.

The temple is within walking distance if you are in central Gadag, with clear paths leading to the entrances on most sides. Early morning or late afternoon visits give the best light for viewing the carved details and allow you to move through the halls with fewer visitors around.

When built, the temple showcased stone carving techniques that were innovative for its time and helped shape craft practices in the region for centuries. The precision used to cut geometric patterns and fit figure carvings into the screens represents skilled work that took years of training to master.

GPS coordinates: 15.42460,75.62670

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46