Santhebachahalli Mahalingeshwara Temple, Karnataka
Address
Santhebachahalli Mahalingeshwara Temple, Santhebachahalli, Karnataka 571436
Diety
Mahalingeshwara
Introduction
Santhebachahalli village is a 12th-century Hoysala era construction in the Mandya district of Karnataka state, India. According to noted art historian Adam Hardy, the temple architecture comprises a single vimana with closed mantapa and the building material is Soap stone. The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of Archaeological Survey of India.
Puranic Significance
The Mahalingeshwara Temple at Santhebachahalli village is one forgotten Hoysala shrine that has evaded the eyes of historians for long. The 12th century temple is of Ekakuta type, and contains the Shiva Linga in the main sanctum.. Many usual carvings adorn the vimana gopura, and similar to many early temples of the Hoysala architecture, the surrounding walls are devoid of any great sculptures.
Century/Period/Age
12th-century
Managed By
Archaeological Survey of India
Nearest Bus Station
Santhebachahalli
Nearest Railway Station
Mandagere
Nearest Airport
Mysore