Hulikal Malleswara (Kalleswara) Temple, Karnataka

Address

Hulikal Malleswara (Kalleswara) Temple, Karnataka

Hulikal, Hosanagara taluk,

Shimoga district,

Karnataka 572224

Moolavar

Malleswara (Kalleswara)

Introduction

Hulikal Malleswara (Kalleswara) Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the Hulikal village, Hosanagara taluk, Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is known for its heavy rainfall. Here the Presiding deity is called as Malleswara (Kalleswara). This temple is situated in corner of the Hulikal village and just 2 km from Aremalenahalli. The temple has undergone restoration recently. Sadly, there were no signs of any further maintenance, which was evident by the sight of water logging around the temple itself. There are also a few detached stones standing in the enclosure. Water has been taking place around the temple. This 12th century Hoysala temple has been selected not for any exuberance of its decorative but still it was very attractive and a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture. Some of the images carved on the entrance walls and back side walls. It is a single celled Shiva temple. The architectural plan is very similar to the Chennakeshava temple of Tandaga. This temple was built by the Hoysalas.