Sangameshwara temple

Pattadakal, also known as Raktapura, is a complex of nine Hindu temples and a Jain temple built in 7th and 8th century CE in northern Karnataka on the west bank of the Malaprabha River. As the name implies, Pattadakal (Stone of coronation) was used during the Chalukya dynasty for coronation ceremonies. These monuments including Sangameshwara temple, Virupaksha temple and Mallikarjuna Temple, showcase intricate carvings and distinct fusion of Southern Dravidian and Northern Nagara architecture styles.

Sangameshwara temple, also called the Vijayeshvara temple, is a large, Dravida style east facing temple located on the south side of the Chandrashekhara temple. Although the temple is not the largest among those at Pattadakal it is nonetheless of imposing proportions.

Unesco: Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
RR: Unesco RR
Date: June 4