Temple

Situated in Gadag town, Karnataka, the Trikuteshwara Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple dates back to the Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled this region from around 1050 to 1200 CE. The temple houses three Lingas mounted on the same stone. There is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Saraswati within the temple premises. There is no pooja offered here as the Saraswati temple was vandalised in the early age.

Architecture

The architecture of Trikuteshwara Temple was planned by the great architect Amara Shilpi Jakanachari. The temple has ornate pillars with intricate sculpture. The sanctum enshrines three Shivalingams mounted on the same stone. There is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Saraswati within the Trikuteshwara temple complex, with exquisite stone columns. The east sanctorum has three lingas representing Brahma, Maheshwara and Vishnu; There is another temple dedicated to three Goddesses - Saraswathi, Gayathri and Sharada. There is a beautiful old well at the temple.

Darsan Info

Morning 05:30 AM To 07:30 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear neat and clean clothes, avoid shorts for men

Famous Festival

Shiva ratri

Culture

Gadag is a city in Karnataka state in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Gadag District. 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

Morning pooja and arati starts at 05:30 AM, Abisheakam and darshan starts at 06:30 AM onwards

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