Arakeshwara Temple, Haleyedatore

Arakeshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Haleyedatore displaying Dravidian architectural features, with a grand pillared chamber connecting the entrance to the main shrine. The structure sits on the riverbank, built from carefully cut stone and designed to withstand the climate of this region.

The temple was built in the early 1800s during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, though its origins trace back to the Chola period under Kulottunga I. The site has held religious importance across multiple centuries and different rulers.

The temple overlooks a sacred bend in the Kaveri River, where stone steps lead down to bathing platforms used by worshippers. This location ties worship directly to the water, making the river itself part of religious practice.

The temple is protected and maintained by the state through the Karnataka division of the Archaeological Survey of India, ensuring the site remains in good condition. Visitors should dress respectfully and follow local customs when exploring the grounds.

Across from the temple sits a monastery about 700 years old called Yadatore Sri Yogandeshwara Saraswathi Samasthanam, following the Advaita tradition of the philosopher Shankara. This neighboring institution reveals how deeply the area is connected to Hindu philosophical teachings.