Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Ikkeri, Sagara


Ikkeri is also a historical place like Keladi. Ikkeri means 'two streets' and this was also one of the major town under Keladi rulers. Ikkeri witnessed its golden period during 15th and 16th century during the rule of Nayakas.
Ikkeri is 6 km from Sagara town. Ikkeri is famous for Aghoreshwara temple which is the other name of Lord Shiva.










Aghoreshwara temple
This temple is constructed by granite stone which is found in abundance here. It has unique style of architecture which is a mixture of Hoysala, Chola and Vijayanagara style of architecture.



Idol of Basavanna in front of Aghoreshwara temple is divine to watch. This temple is a fine piece of historical architecture.















Ikkeri was the capital of Keladi dynasty, after it was shifted from Keladi. 










No comments:

Post a Comment