Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple

Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Banavasi, which is in Karnataka State of India, 24 km (15 mi) away from the nearest city, Sirsi.[2]

Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictUttara Kannada
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Banavasi Fair
Location
StateKarnataka
Country India
Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple is located in Karnataka
Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple
Location in Karnataka
Geographic coordinates14°32′07″N 75°01′02″E / 14.5352632°N 75.01711550652684°E / 14.5352632; 75.01711550652684
Architecture
StyleKadamba architecture
FounderKadamba dynasty[1]

History

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The Madhukeshwara Temple was built in the 9th century by Kannada's first kingdom Kadamba dynasty.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Banavasi Madhukeshwara Temple". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Sirsi Tourism". uttarakannada.nic.in. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Madhukeshwara Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 21 November 2022.
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