Thursday, 27 October 2016

Davanagere Yele Bhetur Kalleswara Temple :


Yele Bhetur Kalleswara Temple :
Davanagere, is one of the district head quarter in Karnataka having history of ruling of various kings.  Number of temples are built in and around the city during this period include famous Eswara temple in Anekonda.  From Davangere on the way to Jagalur around 2 KMs from this temple, we will get one more temple name Kalleswara Temple which was built during 11th Century in Yelebhethur.  Temple consists of Garbhagudi, Open Antharala and Mukamantapa.  The temple bagiluvada (Entrance of garbhagudi) having good carvings.  In Mantapa we can see the 16 pillars in 4 rows are in Chalukya style.  The inscription shows that existence of temple during 11th century itself.

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