Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
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The Lakshmi Narasimha temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple with Hoysala architecture in Nuggehalli village, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. This three shrine Vaishnava complex is dedicated to Keshava, Lakshmi Narasimha and Venugopala. It was built in 1246 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander in the Hoysala Empire during the rule of King Vira Someshwara.
Lakshminarasimha temple at Nuggehalli | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Hassan |
Deity | Vishnu |
Location | |
Location | Nuggehalli |
State | Karnataka |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 13°00′39.4″N 76°28′31.3″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Hoysala |
Creator | Bommanna Dandanayaka |
Completed | c. 1246 CE |
The temple is notable for its Vaishnava reliefs, Shaiva reliefs such as those of Harihara, Dakshinamurti, Chandikesvara and Ganesha, Shakti reliefs such as of Durga Mahisasuramardini, dancing Lakshmi and Saraswati, as well as Vedic deities such as Surya and Brahma. The lower section depicts scenes from the Hindu epics and the Bhagavata Purana. The artwork completed and signed by the Hoysala artist Mallitamma are particularly notable.[1]