Hanagal Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Karnataka

Address

Hanagal Veerabhadra Swamy Temple,

Hangal, Hangal fort

Karnataka 581104

Diety

Veerabhadra Swamy

Introduction

Veerabhadra Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hangal Town in the Hangal Taluk of Haveri District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is situated in the erstwhile fort area of Hanagal. This temple is situated on the banks of the Dharma River. The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Puranic Significance

The temple was built by the by the Western Chalukyas in 11th century CE. This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and navaranga with three entrance porches on the eastern, southern and northern sides. The navaranga is supported by four pillars in the centre. The navaranga is enclosed by the parapet wall on all sides with kakasanas on the interior. The parapet walls are carved with miniature shikaras. Nandi can be found in the centre of the antrala facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga on the pedestal. The lintel of the sanctum has a carving of Gajalakshmi. The sanctum is crowned with pyramidal style shikara. The external walls of the sanctum are carved with pilasters and niches are crowned with miniature shikaras.