Karnataka · South
Amruteshvara Temple, Amruthapura
Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura
Hoysalac. 1196 CEShiva
The Amruteshvara temple also spelt "Amrutesvara" or "Amruteshwara", is located in the village of Amruthapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur town in the Chikkamagaluru district of the Karnataka state, India. Located 110 km from Hassan and 50 km from Shimoga on NH 206, Amruthapura is known for the Amruteshvara temple. The temple was built in 1196 CE by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka (lit, "commander") under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.
Art & Architecture
- Built by the commander Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka under Veera Ballala II
- Rows of shining lathe-turned pillars carrying the mantapa ceiling — a Hoysala-Chalukya idiom
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Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as “Amritesvara Temple”, Amrithapura, Chikkamagaluru district.