About Galganatha Temple
Lying to the north of Virupaksha Temple, Galganatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple seems to be established in early 8th century. The temple has main sanctum sanctorum which houses a Rekhanagara style of tower. Paraghara encloses the main sanctum. Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Shiv Ling. Finest carvings of Gubera, Gajalakshmi and Lord Shiva occupies most of the spots in outer walls of chamber. Worth visiting this temple.
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Mallikarjuna Temple, Karnataka
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Rani Trilokyamahadevi, second wife of King Vikramaditya II, built Mallikarjuna Temple towards north side of Virupaksha Temple in 7th century in...
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Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
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Located to the north of Mallikarjuna temple, stands the Kasi Viswanatha Temple. This temple has the only remnants of sanctum and passage. The...
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Sangameshwara Temple, Karnataka
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Sanghameshwara or Vijayewara (as formerly known) temple would have been established in the time period of 696 -733 when Pattadakal was under the...
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Papanatha Temple, Karnataka
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Papanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated to the south of Virupaksha temple in Pattadakal. Papanatha temple is believed to be...
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Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka
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One of the prominent temples of Pattadakal, Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Trilokyamahadevi, the consort of King Vikramaditya II, to...
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Museum of Plains and Sculptures, Karnataka
0.6 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
If you have a passion for ancient inscriptions and sculptures, then you must pay a visit to the Museum of Plains and Sculptures in Pattadakal. The...
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Jain Narayana Temple, Pattadakal, Karnataka
0.9 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
Jain Temple near Pattadakal was constructed in Dravidian Style of architecture. The temple is situated in the route of Pattadakal-Badami. As per...
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Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara Temples, Karnataka
2.2 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
Belonging to 7th century Kadasiddhesvara and Jambulingeswara temples are twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Kadasiddhesvara Temple Lord...
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Lad Khan Temple, Karnataka
13.3 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
Lad Khan Temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in India. It is situated in Ailhole and was built by a prince named Lad Khan in 5th...
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Malegitti Shivalaya, Karnataka
21.5 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
Malegitti Shivalaya is the primeval shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The beautiful stone temple was built during the 7th century and is influenced...
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Badami Fort, Karnataka
21.5 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
The Badami fort now mostly deserted was once ruled by Chalukyas in the ancient times. The fort is in the Bagalkot district of North...
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Badami Caves, Karnataka
21.7 km from Galganatha Temple - See map
Badami Caves are a popular tourist attraction and is filled in with tourists all round. The Badami caves are a set of four beautifully carved...
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