Inoli

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Inoli is a small village in Dakshina Kannada, India on the banks of the Netravati River. The place is historically significant as it carries ruins of an ancient temple of Somanatha (or Lord Shiva). It is believed that the temple was destroyed couple of centuries ago as European invasion began in India. The ruins of the temple are on the top of a hill which has a very scenic view.

Villagers say that there are 5 Somanatha temples around the area. Ullala, Ammembala, Ira, Inoli, and Konaje. Abbakka Queen of Ullala was an ardent devotee of Sri Somanatha. Out of these five temples, the last one at Konaje has also been destroyed and the exact location is not known.

The temple at Inoli is being currently reconstructed with enthusiastic participation from the people of Inoli and surrounding areas.