Banavasi, Kingdom of Kadambas...
Banavasi was the ancient capital of the Kannada empire Kadamba who ruled entire Uttara Kannada district. They were the first native empire to give prominence to Kannada. It has grown up around the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the 9th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Facing east the temple has on plan a square Garbhagriha accommodating Madhukeshwar linga.
Another significant object within the temple premises is the inscribed naga sculpture and the highly ornate stone cot.
Two elegently carved stone elephants flank the flight of steps of the eastern main entrance of the complex.
Facing east the temple has on plan a square Garbhagriha accommodating Madhukeshwar linga.
Another significant object within the temple premises is the inscribed naga sculpture and the highly ornate stone cot.
The stone known as trilokamadapa, presently kept in the Navaranga of the temple, a donation to the temple by Sonda king Sadasiva Nayaka(16th cent AD), has Many delicate carvings.
Location:
Uttara kannada,
Karnataka
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