Kavaledurga Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Karnataka

Address

Kavaledurga Sri Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Kavaledurga fort, Karnataka 577448

Diety

Sri Kashi Vishwanatha

Introduction

Kavualedurga Fort is a 9th-century fort 18 km (11 mi) from Thirthahalli, Shimoga. It was the fourth and last capital of Keladi kingdom. This is also a ruins of kashi vishwanath temple. The fourth gate of the Kavaledurga Fort opens into a wide field dotted with numerous ruins of which the Kashi Vishwanath Temple still retains its magnificence. Two towering pillars stand stoically in its courtyard leading to the temple that showcases the brilliance of temple architecture, during the reign of the Keladi kings. Displaying simplicity and grace in execution and ornamentation, the temple has carvings of armed warriors, three-headed birds, snakes, the sun, the moon, and elephants on the outer wall. Kashi Vishwanatha Temple with two huge pillars on the top of the hill, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is built in a typical Keladi style of architecture. In addition to that, you can spot a lot of ponds filled with blueish-green water at various stages of Fort. In fact, these ponds were used to store water in the olden days. Apart from this, you will also come across the ruins of a huge palace. You can witness remains of the palace in the form of hundreds of stone pillars that are widely spread over a large area. There is another Sri Laxmi Narayana Temple is located at the top of the hill, which is also in ruins.