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'''Ikkeri''' is a | '''Ikkeri''' is a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] situated in [[Taluk|Sagara taluk]] ([[township]]) about 6 km to the south of the [[town centre]] in [[Sagara, India|Sagara]], it's known for the Aghoreshvara Temple, dedicated to an [[avatar]] of [[Shiva]]. The word ''Ikkeri'' in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] means "two streets".<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last= Rao|first= Rashmi Gopal|date=7 September 2016|title=Ikkeri Aghoreshvara Temple|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/Sagar/Ikkeri-Aghoreshwara-Temple/ps54042950.cms|newspaper=Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Nayakas of Ikkeri== | ==Nayakas of Ikkeri== | ||
[[File:Close up of Nandi mantapa from the entrance to the Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nandi mantap]] | [[File:Close up of Nandi mantapa from the entrance to the Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nandi mantap]] | ||
From about 1560 to 1640 AD, it was the capital of the kingdom of the [[Nayakas of Keladi]], afterwards moved to [[Nagara, Karnataka|Bednur Nagara]]. Ikkeri however continued to be the [[nominal]] capital, the Raajas were called by its name, and the coins were called Ikkeri Pagodas and Fanams, although, if fact, the mint was removed. Its walls were of great extent, forming three concentric enclosures. In the citadel was the palace, of mud and timber, adorned with carving and false gilding. The only vestige of its former greatness is the temple of ''Aghoreshvara'' a large and well proportioned stone-building. On the floor in front of the shrine are the effigies of three of the Keladi chiefs, doing obeisance, with the name inscribed above each. One of them, Huchcha (Supreme) Somasekhara, is represented as manacled and fettered. The distance between the central pillars was adopted as the standard measure for garden land. A rod of this length, equal to 18 feet 6 inches, was the space called ''daya'' allowed for one tree, and the shist was fixed on 1,000 such daya at various rates constructed in a mixed style with a unique conception. | |||
==Aghoresvara temple== | ==Aghoresvara temple== | ||
The Aghoresvara temple above mentioned is a large structure, built of granite, in a uniquely mixed style that incorporates elements from [[Vijayanagara architecture]], the [[Architecture of Karnataka#Dravidian and Rekhanagara style of architecture of Rashtrakutas|Karnataka Dravida style]] of the Later [[Chalukya dynasty]] and [[Hoysala Empire]].<ref name="Archaeological Survey of India"/> | The Aghoresvara temple above mentioned is a large structure, built of granite, in a uniquely mixed style that incorporates elements from [[Vijayanagara architecture]], the [[Architecture of Karnataka#Dravidian and Rekhanagara style of architecture of Rashtrakutas|Karnataka Dravida style]] of the Later [[Chalukya dynasty]] and [[Hoysala Empire]].<ref name="Archaeological Survey of India"/> | ||
There are three shrines, the biggest dedicated to Aghoresvara (Shiva), a [[Parvati]] shrine to its left and a [[Nandi (mythology)|Nandi]] in the front.<ref name | There are three shrines, the biggest dedicated to Aghoresvara (Shiva), a [[Parvati]] shrine to its left and a [[Nandi (mythology)|Nandi]] in the front.<ref name="Live Mint">{{cite news |last= Biradar|first= Basav|date=24 May 2020|title=Legacy of the little known Nayakas of Keladi|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/legacy-of-the-little-known-nayakas-of-keladi-11590243506126.html|newspaper=Live Mint}}</ref> | ||
The temple faces north and has lofty roof and ornamental doorways on the west, north and east, the north doorway being the best with two elephants at the sides. The [[Garbhagriha]], which is built of huge stones, contains a gigantic pedestal occupying nearly three-fourths of the whole space and sculptured all round with 32 seated female figures called [[Shakti Peetha]]. In the ''Sukhanasi'' is a small translucent [[Nandi (bull)]] carved out of white spar. The temple has no ''navaranga'' doorway there are two niches, those to the right containing the figures of [[Ganesha]] and [[Kartikeya|Subramanya]] and those to the left figures of [[Durga|Mahishasuramardini]] and [[Bhairava]].<ref name="Archaeological Survey of India"/> | The temple faces north and has lofty roof and ornamental doorways on the west, north and east, the north doorway being the best with two elephants at the sides. The [[Garbhagriha]], which is built of huge stones, contains a gigantic pedestal occupying nearly three-fourths of the whole space and sculptured all round with 32 seated female figures called [[Shakti Peetha]]. In the ''Sukhanasi'' is a small translucent [[Nandi (bull)]] carved out of white spar. The temple has no ''navaranga'' doorway there are two niches, those to the right containing the figures of [[Ganesha]] and [[Kartikeya|Subramanya]] and those to the left figures of [[Durga|Mahishasuramardini]] and [[Bhairava]].<ref name="Archaeological Survey of India"/> | ||
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At present it is maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]]. | At present it is maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]]. | ||
[[File:इंटिरियर ऑफ इक्केरी अघोरेश्वर टेम्पल.jpg|thumb|interior of aghoreshvara temple , ikkeri]] | [[File:इंटिरियर ऑफ इक्केरी अघोरेश्वर टेम्पल.jpg|thumb|interior of aghoreshvara temple, ikkeri]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Profile of Aghoreshwara Temple in Ikkeri.jpg|Profile of Aghoreshwara Temple | File:Profile of Aghoreshwara Temple in Ikkeri.jpg|Profile of Aghoreshwara Temple | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | |||
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* [[Keladi]] | |||
* [[Keladi Nayaka]] | |||
* [[Vijayanagara Empire]] | |||
* [[Karnataka]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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B B Susheel Kumar, Founder and Photographer at [https://web.archive.org/web/20120426042108/http://b-b-susheel-kumar.blogspot.com/ © B B Susheel Kumar] | B B Susheel Kumar, Founder and Photographer at [https://web.archive.org/web/20120426042108/http://b-b-susheel-kumar.blogspot.com/ © B B Susheel Kumar] | ||
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Ikkeri | |
|---|---|
town | |
 Aghoreshwara Temple, in Dravidian architecture, Keladi Nayaka period | |
  Ikkeri Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°08′06″N 75°01′21″E / 14.1350°N 75.0226°ECoordinates: 14°08′06″N 75°01′21″E / 14.1350°N 75.0226°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Sagara Shimoga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat raj |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 08183 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-15(Sagara) |
| Website | karnataka |
Ikkeri is a hamlet situated in Sagara taluk (township) about 6 km to the south of the town centre in Sagara, it's known for the Aghoreshvara Temple, dedicated to an avatar of Shiva. The word Ikkeri in Kannada means "two streets".[1]
Nayakas of Ikkeri
From about 1560 to 1640 AD, it was the capital of the kingdom of the Nayakas of Keladi, afterwards moved to Bednur Nagara. Ikkeri however continued to be the nominal capital, the Raajas were called by its name, and the coins were called Ikkeri Pagodas and Fanams, although, if fact, the mint was removed. Its walls were of great extent, forming three concentric enclosures. In the citadel was the palace, of mud and timber, adorned with carving and false gilding. The only vestige of its former greatness is the temple of Aghoreshvara a large and well proportioned stone-building. On the floor in front of the shrine are the effigies of three of the Keladi chiefs, doing obeisance, with the name inscribed above each. One of them, Huchcha (Supreme) Somasekhara, is represented as manacled and fettered. The distance between the central pillars was adopted as the standard measure for garden land. A rod of this length, equal to 18 feet 6 inches, was the space called daya allowed for one tree, and the shist was fixed on 1,000 such daya at various rates constructed in a mixed style with a unique conception.
Aghoresvara temple
The Aghoresvara temple above mentioned is a large structure, built of granite, in a uniquely mixed style that incorporates elements from Vijayanagara architecture, the Karnataka Dravida style of the Later Chalukya dynasty and Hoysala Empire.[2]
There are three shrines, the biggest dedicated to Aghoresvara (Shiva), a Parvati shrine to its left and a Nandi in the front.[3]
The temple faces north and has lofty roof and ornamental doorways on the west, north and east, the north doorway being the best with two elephants at the sides. The Garbhagriha, which is built of huge stones, contains a gigantic pedestal occupying nearly three-fourths of the whole space and sculptured all round with 32 seated female figures called Shakti Peetha. In the Sukhanasi is a small translucent Nandi (bull) carved out of white spar. The temple has no navaranga doorway there are two niches, those to the right containing the figures of Ganesha and Subramanya and those to the left figures of Mahishasuramardini and Bhairava.[2]
There are intricate carvings on the stone walls of the temple. There are carvings & sculptures such as Temple Relief (sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background), Figurine, Old Kannada Manuscript, Sculpted Elephant etc.[2]
At present it is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.
Gallery
Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri
Yali pillars in Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri
Ikkeri temple Karnataka
The wide and beautiful Aghoreshwara Temple
Profile of Aghoreshwara Temple
See also
References
- ↑ Rao, Rashmi Gopal (7 September 2016). "Ikkeri Aghoreshvara Temple". Times of India.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Aghoreshvara Temple, Ikkeri". Archaeological Survey of India.
- ↑ Biradar, Basav (24 May 2020). "Legacy of the little known Nayakas of Keladi". Live Mint.
C.Hayavadana Rao, B.A., B.L., Fellow, University of Mysore, Editor, Mysore Gazetteer, 1930 Edition, Government Press, Bangalore.
B B Susheel Kumar, Founder and Photographer at © B B Susheel Kumar
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