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Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple

Doddagaddavalli, Hassan, Karnataka
Goddess Lakshmi
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Type

Hindu Temple

Deity

Goddess Lakshmi

Pincode

573115

A 12th-century CE Hoysala masterpiece — considered one of the finest examples of Hoysala art after Belur and Halebid. Built by Buci, a minister of King Vishnuvardhana. Four shrines face the cardinal directions; the Channakeshava and Lakshmi Narayana shrines have exceptionally fine sculptures. A hidden gem of Karnataka heritage.

History & Significance

History

Built in 1113 CE, this temple predates Belur (1117 CE) and represents the early flowering of the Hoysala style. The sculpture quality rivals anything in Belur. The temple was rediscovered by archaeologists in the 20th century and is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Ranganatha

A masterpiece of Hoysala architecture (12th century CE) — the Channakeshava Temple at Belur took 103 years to build and features some of the most intricate stone carvings in India. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (2023). The sculpture detail rivals that of Khajuraho.

Belur Channakeshava Temple

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Hanuman

Home to the 58-foot (17.7 m) monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali — the largest free-standing statue in the world at the time of its completion (981 CE). The statue is visible 30 km away. Every 12 years, the Mahamastakabhisheka (grand anointment ceremony) draws 1 million pilgrims who pour milk, honey, saffron, and gold coins over the statue.

Shravanabelagola Bahubali

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Photo: Soorajna / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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