7 Must Visit Ancient Temples Of Karnataka

Karnataka State has many unique temples known for architecture from the Hoysala Empire. The most famous temples of Karnataka state also include Annapoorneshwari Temple Hornadu, Kuruvathi Basaveshwara temple, Galageshwar Shiva Temple,Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Murudeshwara Temple, Aanjaneya Temple near Anegundi,Marikamba Temple Sagar.

Most famous temples of Karnataka state are Hasanamba temple, Jenukallu Siddeshwara Temple,Gomatheswara at Shravanabelagola, Mahabaleshwar Temple at Gokarna, Chamundeshwari Devi Temple at Mysore,Navagraha Jain Temple at Hubli, Markandeshwara temple,Mookambika Devi Temple at Kollur,Guddattu Mahaganapathi Temple,Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud, Keshava Temple at Kaginele, Chandramouleshwara Temple at Hubli,Sadashiva Temple at Nuggehalli, Shambhulinga Temple at Kundgol, Anegundi heritage destination near Hampi, Keladi Lord Rameshwara temple Sagar, Sri Krishna Temple at Udupi and Kadri Manjunatha Temple at Mangaluru.

# Virupaksha Temple, Hampi

Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, sits on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and attracts huge crowds during the annual chariot festival and festivities of Virupaksha and Pampa. Virupaksha Temple at Hampi is a must visited temple while on guided tours of the state along with Hoysaleswara.

# Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

Hoysaleswara Temple of Halebidu is most well known for its sculptures and dancing images. The temple and complex is a must visit place in Karnataka state along with Chennakeshava temple at Belur.

# Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

hennakeshava Temple at Belur is the most favored tourist destinations in Karnataka state and one of the heritage temple in India. The marvelous temple built on the banks of the Yagachi river and have been proposed for world heritage sites.

# Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri

Vidyashankara Temple at Sringeri is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for magnificent architecture and beautifully built entirely out of carved stone. Sringeri Sharada Peetham is located on the banks of the Tunga river in Chikkamagalur district.

# Bhutanatha Temple, Badami

Bhutanatha Temple at Badami is part of the Bhutanatha group of temples and a sandstone shrines dedicated to Bhutanatha. Badami Cave Temples are one of the most famous example of Indian rock cut architecture,located in Badami town of Bagalkot district.

# Durga Temple, Aihole

Durga Temple at Aihole is part of a pending world heritage site, located in Aihole in the Bagalkot district. The historic temple complex is a popular tourist spot in north Karnataka.

# Mallikarjuna Temple, Pattadakal

Mallikarjuna Temple at Pattadakal is part of the Pattadakal group of heritage monuments and important tourist place in Karnataka. Pattadakal has list of historical temples such as Sangameshwara Temple,Virupaksha Temple,Mallikarjuna Temple and Kashi Vishwanatha Temple.