images, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati, Shimoga, Karnataka
images, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati, Shimoga, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati, Shimoga, Karnataka

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District::Shimoga
Address: Kanaka Nagar, Bhadravati, Karnataka 577301
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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, dedicated to an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, was built by the Hoysalas in the early 13th century. It is located in Bhadravati, an industrial town and taluk in the Shimoga District of Karnataka state, India. It is situated at a distance of about 255 km from the state capital Bangalore and at about 20 km from the district headquarters Shimoga. The art historian Adam Hardy categorizes the architectural style as a triple shrine (vimana) construction with two “exceptional” stellate forms, one for the shrine facing west and one for the shrines facing north and south, the basic building material being Soap stone. The temple stands on a jagati and the outer wall exhibits a two tier decorative plan.[1] The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of Archaeological Survey of India

 

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An urban centre in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, Bhadravati is a beautiful city on the banks of Bhadra river and is known for its age-old history and culture. As per local legends, this industrial town is believed to have been in existence since the advent of the Common Era. However, strong evidence to prove this fact has still not been found. The major places which you can explore within the boundaries of Bhadravati include its ancient temples and other historical sites. The most prominent amongst all of these tourist attractions in Bhadravati is Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, which is one of the oldest and highly revered temples in the region. Hence, it remains the most frequented tourist spot in Bhadravati.

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How to Reach:

he best way to reach Bhadravati if you desire to travel

By Air: The best way to reach Bhadravati if you desire to travel by air is to take a direct flight to Mangalore airport and then from there, a bus or cab to Bhadravati. The distance between Mangalore airport and Bhadravati is 195 km. Hence, it will take you an average time of 5 h to reach the destination.

By Rail: Bhadravati has its own railway station and hence, you can catch a direct train from the nearby station to Bhadravati.

By Road: Being an industrial city, the region in and around Bhadravati has a good network of roads. Therefore, you can easily reach Lakshmi Narasimha Temple by road.

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