Tripurantaka Temple

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Tripurantaka temple, located in Balligave, is at a distance of 72 km from Shivamogga. Edit

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Tripurantaka temple is an ancient temple situated on the north-east of the Balligave town. The temple’s main deity is Tripurantaka, a form of lord Shiva. The kings of the Western Chalukya dynasty worshiped Shiva, the Hindu God. Hence, they built many temples dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is one among them. Additionally, they were tolerant towards Vaishnava or Jain faith also. Accordingly, one can find the sculptures of other Hindu Gods Brahma and Vishnu along with Shiva above the shrine’s entrance. The temple represents the architectural style of Chalukyas. The pillars and door frames bear a resemblance to the earliest works at Belur and Halebid. Additionally there are erotic sculptures on the friezes of the temple’s exterior wall.

Tripurantaka Temple, Shimoga

HistoryEdit

Tripurantaka Temple was built by Western Chalukyas, during the king Vishnuvardhana’s era. It was constructed around the year 1070 AD, when their political supremacy on Deccan plateau was at its peak.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes.

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Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Tripurantaka Temple

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

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