Sangameshwar Temple Pattadakal

Karnataka is a delight to the people who have a passion for temples since the state houses a number of outstanding places of worship like the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal. The temple architecture in the southern peninsula of India especially in the state of Karnataka is absolutely different from that of the east, west or the north.

The temples of the south especially the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal in Karnataka exhibits the outstanding craftsmanship as well as expertize of the artisans and the love and passion of the people for art and architecture, especially of the rulers without whose patronage the temples would not have been built.

The most significant among the temples depicting the typical South Indian temple architecture are the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal, Virupaksha temple and the Mallikarjuna temple. The most ancient among these temples of Karnataka is the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal. This temple was constructed by Vijayaditya Satyasraya (697-733 AD).

The Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal lies on the banks of the Malaprabha river. It serves as the evidence of the traditional heritage of Chalukyan architecture. Pattadakal became the epitome of glory during the rule of the Chalukya emperors.

The town of Pattadakal where the Sangameshwara Temple of Karnataka is situated, used to be the ceremonial center. There the kings were crowned and commemorated. The temple exhibits peculiar architectural characteristics. There is a broad gateway which will welcome you to the temple complex. You will find here numerous inscriptions. The temple form and architecture reveals the patience of the artisans and the deep faith of the people of the era towards religion.