Kaitabheshvara Temple, Kubatur

The Kaitabheshvara Temple at Kubatur in Shivamogga district is a rare and beautifully preserved 12th-century stone temple that bridges the Western Chalukya and Hoysala architectural traditions. The temple's exterior walls are adorned with intricate horizontal bands of miniature sculptures, while the interior features a star-shaped Hoysala-style base contrasting with the Chalukyan tower. This transitional quality makes it a precious study-piece for scholars of Deccan temple architecture.