Temple

Bucesvara Temple is located in Koravangala, a small village about 12 kms north east of Hassan town. Among its picturesque settings is a 12th century Shiva temple that stands as a masterpiece in Hoysala architecture. Originally known as Kora Mangala, the place was a flourishing Agrahara. Out of three Shiva temples in the place, two were dilapidated and the biggest of them called Bhooteshwar or Bucheshwara has survived to this day. Inscriptions around the temple site give us an idea of the temple's construction and the various grants it received. One of them specifies the name of Bhutanatha Raja or Buchi Raja, a Brahmin officer from the family that serves Hoysala king Narasimha I, as the man who constructed it.

Legend

Hoysala King Veera Ballala II (1173-1220 CE) was the most notable monarch of the Hoysala Empire. His successes against the Yadavas of Devagiri, the Southern Kalachuris, the Pandyas of Madurai and the waning Western Chalukya Empire, and his domination over the diminishing Cholas of Tanjore took the Hoysalas to their peak of power. His architectural legacy includes among numerous ornate temples.

Architecture

The Bucesvara temple (also spelt Bucheshwara or Bucheshvara) is a simple yet elegant specimen of 12th century of Hoysala architecture. The temple has two shrines that face each other. The western shrine facing the east, contains an image of Surya Bhagvan. The eastern shrine is of Lord Bucesvara. These shrines are connected by a closed mantapa and an open mantapa. At the eastern end of the complex is a small shrine of Bhairava.

Darsan Info

Temple timings : 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is suggested.

Culture

Koravangala's green and lively landscape would fascinate any visitor. The place is surrounded by lots of historical architecture temples having huge history. The temple is surrounded by green tress and the atmosphere here is peaceful and relaxing to all.

Temple Rituals

Morning Pooja at 9:00 A.M

Additional Info