This temple was built by the Pallava king Narashimhavarman -2 (700-728 CE). The whole temple complex is built out of sandstone. But for the load-bearing course of Adhisthana, I.e. Patrika, which is of granite. On plan, the temple consist of the garbhagriha aradhamandapa, and a shine built by Mahedravarman, all facing east side. The sanctum has thesomaskanda panel in addition to the polished Dhara kinda which is a characteristics feature of all pallava temples. The prakara wall has 58 small shrines attached to the inner surface of the wall. Small shine There is on their series of seven attached to the outer surface of the prakara wall.
STATE : KARNATAKA
DISTRICT : BANGALORE
TALUK : BANGALORE SOUTH
DISTANCE : 33KM
TRAVEL TIME : 1Hr 23 Min
LOCATION : AGARA VILLAGE
Lake view point |
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