Keshava Temple(popularly known as Lakshmi Narasimha temple)It is located in the Arsikere taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka The records reveal that three brothers -Peddanna Heggade, Somanna and Keshanna- obtained a free site from the natives and constructed the temple in 1234 AD. The Hoysala king Narasimha II bestowed the brothers with more acres of land later for the development of the temple. Mallitamma, one of the best-known Hoysala sculptors of the 13th century, is the main sculptor of the Kesava temple. He is believed to have worked for the Nuggehalli, Hosaholalu and Somanathapura temples also.
the Lakshminarasimha temple situated at the center of the whole village. On the outer wall there are the usual architectural bands and above them are 24 forms of Sree Mahavishnu along with the miniature images of several other deities. Inside, a navaranga of round pillars and then a sanctuary enshrining the idol of Kaesava can be witnessed.
An attractive traditional shikhara is there over the garbha gruha. Outside, is a small temple containing the image of Narasimha in it. The temple of the Devi, the eternal contort of the Lord, which was there originally has been in the ruins now. A fortress runs round the town, but is in a dilapidated condition now.
the Lakshminarasimha temple situated at the center of the whole village. On the outer wall there are the usual architectural bands and above them are 24 forms of Sree Mahavishnu along with the miniature images of several other deities. Inside, a navaranga of round pillars and then a sanctuary enshrining the idol of Kaesava can be witnessed.
An attractive traditional shikhara is there over the garbha gruha. Outside, is a small temple containing the image of Narasimha in it. The temple of the Devi, the eternal contort of the Lord, which was there originally has been in the ruins now. A fortress runs round the town, but is in a dilapidated condition now.
beautiful pictures.
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