Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
Location Nandi, Karnataka, India
Coordinates 13°23′12″N 77°41′53″E / 13.3868°N 77.6980°ECoordinates: 13°23′12″N 77°41′53″E / 13.3868°N 77.6980°E
Built 9th century A.D.
Location in Karnataka

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Nandi village, near Nandi Hills or Nandidurg , Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The original temple, identified as one of the oldest temples of Karnataka, dates back to the 9th century A.D. and was later renovated successively as in the Dravidian style of architecture.[1] It is located at a distance of 60 km from Bangalore and at the bottom of Nandi Hills. [2]

Structure

The temple was originally constructed during the 9th century AD by Bana Queen Ratnavali, in the Dravidian style of architecture.[3] The original temple was renovated regularly during the successive five dynasties under Chola, Hoysala, Pallava and Vijayanagara kings.[3] This big temple houses three temples within the temple complex, viz., Arunachaleswara, Uma Maheshwara and Bhoga Nandeeshwara.[3] The other portion of the temple houses a large indoor water pond, called Sringeri Teertha and has rock cut steps on which many lamps are lit by the side of the tank on certain festive days like Deepavali.[3] This pond is believed to be a source of Pinakini River.[3] Inside the temple, certain stone carvings are also depicted.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ Indian Railways. 2004. p. 54. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. ↑ V L, Prakasha. "From here and there". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  4. ↑ Deka, Jim Ankan. "Bhoga Nandeeshwara - the 1000 year old temple". Retrieved 5 November 2013.