Hangal Ganesh Temple – Karnataka

Address

Hangal Ganesh Temple – Karnataka

Hangal, Hangal Taluk,

Haveri district,

Karnataka 581104

Moolavar

Ganesh

Introduction

Ganesh temple is located in Hangal Town in the Hangal Taluk of Haveri District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is situated on the banks of the Dharma River, Near to the Tarakreshwara temple complex. Ganesha Temple situated to the north east of the main temple. This temple is facing towards the south. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mukha mandapa. The shikara follows nagara style of architecture with several miniature shikaras in north Indian style. The mukha mandapa is enclosed by parapet walls on all sides. The parapet walls are carved with many intricate carvings. The sanctum enshrines an image of Ganesha housed on a high lotus pedestal. An inscription dated to 1121 CE records about the construction of Ganesh temple. The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.