Baggavalli Yoga Narasimha Temple, Karnataka
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Baggavalli Yoga Narasimha Temple, Karnataka
Karnataka 577547
Moolavar
Yoga Narasimha
Introduction
The Yoga Narasimha Temple at Baggavalli, a Hoysala era construction was built in the early 13th century. Baggavalli is a village in Tarikere Taluq in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka state, India. The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of Archaeological Survey of India.
Puranic Significance
Yoga Narasimha Temple was built during late 13th century in Hoysala architectural style. It was built during the reign of Hoysala King Ballala-III period. During the Hoysala period several temples have been constructed, an estimated 300 temples exist in Karnataka from that period but only 70 are documented. This temple is not as huge or grand as Kesava temple of Somnathpura. Yoga Narasimha Temple has a star shaped plan. It has a small mantapa(hall), the overhead lintel decorated. There are seating arrangements made of stone. The pillars supporting the roof of mantapawere simple. The exterior is decorated with sculptures both mythological and floral.
Century/Period
13th century CE
Managed By
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Nearest Bus Station
Baggavalli
Nearest Railway Station
Nagavangala
Nearest Airport
Mangaluru