Degaon Sri Kamala Narayana Swamy Temple, Karnataka

Address

Degaon Sri Kamala Narayana Swamy Temple, Degaon, Belagavi, Karnataka 591115

Diety

Narayana Swamy, Vishnu Amman: Lakshmi

Introduction

The Kamala Narayana temple is located in Degaon, 5 km from Kittoor in the district of Belgaum of North Karnataka. It was built by a queen of the Kadamaba dynasty in the 12th century. The name of the village Degaon is believed to have been derived from the name of the temple complex that’s located in the region – Devagrama. Devagrama also means ‘village of God’. Some of the sculptures are in dilapidated condition. The Kamala Narayana Temple is a stunning example of Hindu temple architecture. It is dedicated to Lord Narayana or Vishnu.

Puranic Significance

The temple was built by Queen Kamala Devi of the Kadamba dynasty. The Kadamba dynasty was started by King Mayura Sharma in the 4th century. They ruled over North Karnataka and Goa. The beautiful Kamala Narayana temple was built by the architect Tippola at the behest of Queen Kamaladevi, wife of king Sivachitta of the Kadamba dynasty in the 12th century.

Special Features

There are three shrines here:

• The first cell has a statue of Narayana

• The second has a statue of Lakshmi Narayana, with the Goddess Lakshmi Seated on Lord Vishnu’s lap.

• The third cell has a statue of queen Kamaladevi, with her attendants

• The ceilings are covered in lotus motifs

Century/Period/Age

12th century

Nearest Bus Station

Degaon

Nearest Railway Station

Belgaum

Nearest Airport

Belgaum

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