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Sri Madhukeshwara #temple,Banavasi
near Sirsi,Karnataka - one of the oldest temple with Stunning mix of #architecture

Dedicated to Lord Shiva & it is honey-hued Lingam hence the name Madhukeshwara.

2 Beautiful #elephant sculptures welcome the visitors to this temple.
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Initial structures were built by the Kadamba dynasty.After the Kadamba reign was the ruled by Chalukyas &the Hoysalas.Additions and renovations were made to the temple by these rulers.In a way this temple showcases different architectural styles over the years.
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Nritya mandapa is attributed to the Hoysala rulers - ceiling, walls & pillars( Hoysalas) of this mandapa are exquisitely carved.It has a 7-foot tall monolithic
#Nandi which is sculpted & placed in a way that left eye will see shiva & right eye sees Parvathi.

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