Location: In the town of Amruthapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur district
Built-in: 1196 C.E.
Built By: Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka ,under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II
Dedicated to:Lord Shiva
Entry: FreeBuilt By: Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka ,under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II
Dedicated to:Lord Shiva
Photography: Allow
Significance: One of the most temple
Temple Timing:9:30 Am to 1:30 Am,4:00 Pm to 6:00 Pm
Visiting Timing: 1 Hour
Best time to Visit: Oct to Feb
Nearest Railway Station: Tarikere station
Nearest Airport: Bangalore Airport
More Information about Amrutesvara Temple
The Amrutesvara Temple is located at the town of Amruthapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur district Karnataka. Amruteshwara Temple was built in 1196 by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. It is sictuated in the close vicinity of the Bhadra River reservoir, a short distance from Tarikere town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it has a Shiva Ling made of saligram, a black kind of stone that was brought from River Kandikevale in Nepal. The temple is maintained by ASI (Archeological Survey of India) and is open to tourists till 6PM only. The temple is surrounded by coconut and palm plantations. The temple is a fine example of 12th century Hoysala architecture with a wide-open mandapa (hall). The temple is a fine example of 12th century Hoysala architecture with a wide-open mandapa (hall). There are many devotees and tourists visit Amrutesvara Temple. The Amrutesvara temple is still presented and all the beautiful stone arts of this temple attract people towards it. Every year thousands of people come to visit this temple which proves that this is a very popular temple among visitors.
History of Amrutesvara Temple
The Amrutesvara Temple was built in 1196 during the Hoysala period in 1196. It was built by, Amrutesvara Dandanayaka, a commander of the Hoysala Army of King Veera Ballala II. The famous Hoysala sculptor, Ruvari Mallitamma began his career with this temple. Within the temple complex, there is a large stone inscription that represents a fine example of medieval Kannada poetry.
History of Amrutesvara Temple
The Amrutesvara Temple was built in 1196 during the Hoysala period in 1196. It was built by, Amrutesvara Dandanayaka, a commander of the Hoysala Army of King Veera Ballala II. The famous Hoysala sculptor, Ruvari Mallitamma began his career with this temple. Within the temple complex, there is a large stone inscription that represents a fine example of medieval Kannada poetry.
