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Nuggihalli Sadashiva & Lakshminarasimha Temples

નુગ્ગીહલ્લી સદાશિવ અને લક્ષ્મીનરસિંહ દેવાલાય

Nuggihalli, Hassan, Karnataka

Hoysala dynasty / King Vira Someshwara (1249 CE)HoysalaHindu (Vaishnava)ASI-protectedAI Compiled
Nuggihalli Sadashiva & Lakshminarasimha Temples
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Nuggihalli Sadashiva & Lakshminarasimha Temples (1249 CE) in Hassan district are twin Hoysala masterpieces built by commander Bommana Dandanayaka during King Vira Someshwara reign. Sculptures are signed by celebrated Hoysala master artists Baicho and Mallitamma.

The Lakshminarasimha temple is a Trikuta with star-shaped towers, while the Ekakuta Sadashiva temple features an impressive Nagara shikhara and wide open mandapa.