Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravathi
Shimoga district, India
Also known as: ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ನರಸಿಂಹ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಭದ್ರಾವತಿ
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, also referred to as Lakshminarasimha temple of Bhadravati, is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, built by the Hoysala ruler Vira Someshwara. It is located in Bhadravati, Shimoga District of Karnataka state, India. The temple opens to the east and has three sanctums, one each dedicated to Venogopala, Lakshminarasimha and Vishnu-Puroshottama. It is notable for its Vesara architecture, with artwork that includes legends and deities of Vaishnavism, as well as those of Shaivism, Shaktism and Vedic deities. Important reliefs include those of Ganesha, Dakshinamurti, Bhairava, Sarasvati, Brahma, Surya, Harihara, and others.[2]
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Key facts
| Heritage listing | State Protected Monument[1] |
|---|---|
| Location | Shimoga district, India |
| Status | Active |
Sources
- Wikidata Q6479889 — Wikidata
- Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati - Wikipedia — Wikipedia