Temple

The Nanneshwara Temple is located in the famous temple town of Lakkundi in the Gadag district of Karnataka State, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Based on an inscription found in this temple, it can be dated back to second half of the 12th century A.D. It stands across the street from the ornate Kasivisvesvara Temple.

Architecture

The Nanneshwara Temple is a  beautiful temple which looks very similar to the bigger Kasivisvesvara Temple nearby. The temple stands on a platform of four feet height. The mukhamandapa has sixteen pillars, each with a square pedestal and circular mouldings above. The Nanneshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has a single Linga which is located in a dark Garbhagraha in the temple. The temple has an open mandapa with beautifully decorated pillars leading to a small mandapa that leads to the Garbhagraha housing the Shiva Linga.The material used, soap stone, is a Chalukyan architectural innovation that became popular in 12th and 13th century Chalukya and Hoysala constructions.

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Darsan Info

Temple open timings : Morning 6:00 AM To Evening 6:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is preferred (Avoid shorts)

Culture

Gadag has been a important seat of Hindustani music and known for historical hindu temples. The climate of the peace is motivational and peace loving surrounded by green trees and hill stations.

Temple Rituals

Currently there is no rituals performed in this temple.

Special Rituals

Currently there is no rituals performed in this temple.

Additional Info