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{{short description|List of Hindu temples in India}}
[[File:Distance from major cities to North Karnataka.jpg|thumbnail|Distance from major cities of [[Karnataka]] to [[North Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Distance from major cities to North Karnataka.jpg|thumbnail|Distance from major cities of [[Karnataka]] to [[North Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Hampi Main.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Virupaksha temple, Hampi in [[Bellary District]], North Karnataka]]
[[File:Hampi Main.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Virupaksha temple, Hampi in [[Vijayanagara District]], North Karnataka]]
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[[North Karnataka]] has innumerable sites in the Temple Map of [[Karnataka]], [[India]], with its some of its still surviving monuments going back to the 7th century AD. The [[Badami Chalukyas]] were the builders of rock cut caves and ancient temple complexes. At [[Pattadakal]], there are Temples in the [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]] style along with Temples in styles that were later adopted in Eastern and Central India. The sculptural quality in these temples is outstanding.
== Gadag region ==
* [[Kasivisvesvara temple, Lakkundi]]
* [[Trikuteshwara]] temple at [[Gadag]]


The [[Badami Chalukyas]] were succeeded by the [[Rashtrakutas]] and the [[Kalyani Chalukyas]].
== Koppal region ==
 
* [[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]] near [[Koppal]]<ref>{{cite web
The [[Vijayanagar Empire]] marks the period of great Temple building activity in [[Karnataka]] and these temples are characterized by the building of pillared mandapas and lofty entrance towers The Vijayanagar Empire was destroyed by the [[Deccan Sultanates]] in the 16th century and the ruins can be seen at [[Hampi]].
 
The temples of the coastal region are markedly different in architectural styles.
 
==[[Haveri]] region==
[[File:Siddhesvara Temple Haveri.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri]]
 
1. Basavanna Temple at [[Haveri]]
 
2. Siddhadeva Temple at [[Haveri]]
 
3. Adikesava Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
4. Kalahasteshwara Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
5. Lakshmi Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
6. Someshwara Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
7. Virabhadra Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
8. Narasimha Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
9. Sangameshwara Temple at [[Kaginele]]
 
10. Mallari Temple at Gudda Guddaapura near [[Ranebennur]]
 
11. Basaveshwara Temple [[Kuruvathi Basaveshwara temple|Kuruvathi]]
 
12. Galageshwara Temple [[Galaganatha]]
 
12. Chalukya Temple at [[Chaudayyadanapura]]
 
==[[Gadag]] region==
[[File:Jain temple at Lakkundi built in the Kalyani Chalukya style.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Jain temple at [[Lakkundi]] in [[Gadag District]], [[North Karnataka]]]]
 
1. [[Trikuteshwara]] Temple at [[Gadag]]
 
2. Vira Narayana Temple at [[Gadag]]
 
3. Someshwara Temple at [[Gadag]]
 
4. [[Kasivisvesvara temple, Lakkundi]], [[Lakkundi]]
5. Bhrama Jinalaya at [[Lakkundi]]
 
6. Suryanarayana Temple at [[Lakkundi]]
 
7. Someshwara Temple at [[Lakshmeshwar]]
 
8. Dodda Basappa Temple at [[Dambal]]
 
9. Amriteshwara Temple at [[Annigeri]]
10. Gajina Basappa Temple at [[Annigeri]]
11. Hire Hanuman Temple at [[Annigeri]]
12. Basappa Temple at [[Annigeri]]
 
==[[Badami]] region==
1. Temples at [[Badami]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/badabada.html
|title=Badami Temples 
|access-date=2008-08-18
}}</ref>
 
[[Badami]] is in the [[Bagalkot District]].
 
[[Badami]] known formerly as Vatapi was the ancient capital of the [[Chalukyas]].
This site has several temples. The Bhutanatha hill has 4 temples, with several beautiful bas reliefs.
These cave temples date back to the 6th century. The Dattatreya temple goes back to the 12th century.
The Mallikarjuna temple with a star shaped plan goes back to the 11th century.
 
[[Badami]] Cave Temples<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karnatakatoursandtravel.com/karnataka-temples/index.html |title=Temples of Karnataka |access-date=2008-08-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704182403/http://www.karnatakatoursandtravel.com/karnataka-temples/index.html |archive-date=4 July 2008 }}</ref>
 
[[File:Durga_Temple_(Aihole,_Karnataka,_India).JPG|thumb|right|200px|Durga_temple [[Aihole]], [[Bagalkot District]], [[North Karnataka]]]]
 
[[Badami]] arrayed with most picturesque location is worth a visit site.
 
Badami is famous for its cave temples all hewn out of sandstone on the cliff of a hill.
The region is adorned with pristine blue lake, famous ancient temple shrines, museum and above all Hindu and Jain caves, carved out of sandstone. The largest and most ornamental is the third cave temple dedicated to Vishnu.
 
Agastya teertha reservoir thronged with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva.
The Bhutanath temple that lend their name to the lake beneath the cave temples.
 
2. Temples at [[Aihole]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/aihoaiho.html
|title=Temples at Aihole 
|access-date=2008-08-18
}}</ref>
 
[[Aihole]] is in the Southern portion of [[Bagalkot District]].
 
More than 100 temples are located in Aihole. Hindu structural temples in Deccan originated here. The Durga temple is known for its apsidal plan, exquisite carvings and its pillared corridors. Much of the temples here date back to the 6th and 7th centuries. The second phase of temples here date back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
 
3. [[Banashankari]] Temple at [[Banashankari]] near Badami
 
==[[Koppal]] region==
1. Jambunatha Swamy Hill Temple at [[Hospet]]
 
2. Kanakachalapathi Temple at [[Kanakagiri]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/kanakana.html
|title=Kanakachalapathi Temple at Kanakagiri
|access-date=2008-08-18
}}</ref>
 
Kanakachalapathi Temple at Kanakagiri, is located near [[Gangawati]] in [[Koppal District]]. This is a beautiful temple built by the Kanakagiri Naiks. This temple has several stone and wooden statues and plaster models. It has a beautiful tank surrounded by sculptured walls.
 
[[File:Itagi Mahadeva temple.JPG|thumb|right|200px|[[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]] [[Koppal District]], North Karnataka]]
 
3. Ranganatha Temple at [[Anegondi]]
 
4. Virupaksha Temple at [[Hampi]]
 
5. Vithala Temple at [[Hampi]]
 
6. Navalinga Temples at [[Kuknur]]
 
7. Pattabhirama Temple at [[Hampi]]
 
Pattabhirama Temple is situated in the city of [[Hampi]]. Lord Rama is the holy deity who is worshipped here with full dedication. This majestic temple is known for its splendid architecture that dates back to [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] period.
8. [[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]] near [[Koppal]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/mahaitgi.html
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/mahaitgi.html
|title=Mahadeva Temple at Itgi  
|title=Mahadeva Temple at Itgi  
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It is splendidly decorated. The richly carved pillars, beautiful inner hall, and the shikhara are its highlights. This temple dedicated to Shiva is considered to be one of the best [[Chalukya]] Temples.
==Hubli-Dharwad region==
 
==[[Hubli-Dharwad]] region==
[[File:Unkal Chandramouleshwara 1.JPG|thumb|right|200px| [[Chandramouleshwara Temple]] at Unkal [[Hubli-Dharwad]]]]
[[File:Unkal Chandramouleshwara 1.JPG|thumb|right|200px| [[Chandramouleshwara Temple]] at Unkal [[Hubli-Dharwad]]]]


1. Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple at [[Bankapura]]
* [[Chandramouleshwara Temple]] at Unkal, [[Hubballi]]
 
2. Siddheshwara Temple at [[Bankapura]]
 
3. [[Chandramouleshwara Temple]] at Unkal, [[Hubballi]]
 
==[[Karwar]] region==
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1. Murdeshwara Temple at [[Murdeshwara]] ([[Bhatkal]])
 
Murdeshwara, Tallest Hindu Temple Gopura and Shiva Statue in the World
 
2. Mahabaleshwar Temple at [[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]]
 
3. Shri Marikamba Temple at [[Sirsi, Karnataka|Sirsi]]
 
One of the biggest temple in the region with biggest Goddess idol. Fair is held every two years.
 
==[[Raichur]] region==
1. Dattatreya Temple at Koormagadde [[Naradagadde]]
 
2. Markandeshwara Temple at Kallur
 
Markandeshwara Temple at Kallur is dedicated to Lord Markandeshwara (Shiva). [[Krishnadevaraya]] of the
[[Vijayanagar Empire]] worshipped in these temples along with his family.
The Markandeshwara is the oldest temple with exquisitely carved, polished pillars.
 
3. Narada Temple at [[Naradagadde]]


Narada Temple is dedicated to the Divine Sage Narada. This temple is constructed on Naradagadde one of the most scenic islands on the [[Krishna River]]. Due to its exquisite location the temple is not only visited by devotees but also by the travel enthusiast who make their day on the bank of the river.
* [[Banashankari Temple, Amargol|Banashankari Temple]] at Amargol Town, Hubballi


==See also==
==See also==

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Distance from major cities of Karnataka to North Karnataka
Virupaksha temple, Hampi in Vijayanagara District, North Karnataka

Temples of North Karnataka[1][2][3]

Gadag region[edit | edit source]

Koppal region[edit | edit source]

Hubli-Dharwad region[edit | edit source]

Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal Hubli-Dharwad

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Temples of Karnataka". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
  2. ↑ "Temples of Karnataka". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
  3. ↑ "Famous Temples of Karnataka". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2008.
  4. ↑ "Mahadeva Temple at Itgi". Retrieved 18 August 2008.
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