Gundlupete Triyambakeshwara Temple, Karnataka

Address

Gundlupete Triyambakeshwara Temple Gundlupete Road Taluk Gundlupete, Dist, Triyambakapura, Karnataka 571123

Diety

Triyambakeshwara

Introduction

Sri Trayambakeshwara temple, built during Chola era in 10th Century, at Trayambakapuri, about 18 kms from Gundlupete, in Chamarajanagara district of south Karnataka. As you enter the temple, you would find a Gopura, which is in semi-ruined state and as you enter it you can find the entrance similar to that of any entrance which was built during Vijayanagara times. As we proceed further, you come across a statue of Nandi housed inside a small mantapa. As one proceeds into the temple, you can find the Navaranga the Shiva is in the form of Linga. As you take a pradakshina and come out of the temple, you will find a place which is belived to be the platform where once Wodeyars used to have Durbar. After passing thru the Durbar Hall, you will find Panchalinga behind the main shrine. At the North West corner, you will find the temple of Parvathi Devi. The main thing which attracts the archaeologist is the presence of Shila Shasana over to the South East corner of the temple. The Karnataka Ancient And Historical Monuments And Archæological Sites And Remains Act, The temple houses a huge Court hall where once the Mysuru Wodeyars used to have Durbar. The temple architecture is designed in such a way that the sun light that falls on the Nandi statue located in front of the temple is believed to reflect on the main deity. Similarly, the stone pillars at the temple produce musical tones when tapped with hand. Parts of the temple, which were in semi-ruined state, were renovated a few years ago. But the temple inner pillar and sculptures are ruins.