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The #SadasivaTemple was constructed in c.1249 by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander in the Hoysala Empire during the rule of King Vira Someshwara. It is located in Nuggehalli, Hassan district of Karnataka.
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#SadasivaTemple is an eg. of Hoysala nagara style of architecture with Bhumija type superstructure. It combines ekakuta ("1 superstructure and shrine") architecture with a nagara styled tower. Temple is built on a jagati (platform) & the building material used is Soapstone.
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📷1: Entrance to #SadasivaTemple at Nuggehalli.
📷2: Mantapa with lathe turned pillars.
📷3:Domical bay ceiling art.
📷4: Ganesha sculpture.
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📷2: Mantapa with lathe turned pillars.
📷3:Domical bay ceiling art.
📷4: Ganesha sculpture.
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