Since 1500 AD, Keladi has been ruled by several dynasties across centuries. Keladi was the birthplace of Keladi Dynasty and at a later point the capital was shifted to Ikkeri, just a few kilometers away, which remained their capital for more than a century.Rameshwara Temple of Keladi built in Dravidian style around 1500 AD. The temple has excellent craftsmanship.
Aghoreshwara Temple, the magnificent temple of Ikkeri is a Shiva Temple.
Due to heavy rains, I was able to spend very less time here and click only few shots. There was rain water everywhere. We shall still explore these unexplored places or little known places a bit more in detail very soon.
This looks different from the other temples you've posted about, but still incredible.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting place. Good and informative post. Lovely pictures.
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Wow! These pictures are amazing indeed! Karnataka has some wonderful temples!
ReplyDeleteI love history and I love visiting historical cities sand sites. So much is locked into each stone on these grand ancient buildings.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous images - sorry about the rain.;))
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It's always strange to visit places that used to be huge and have now declined. I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteHi this is my first visit I found it veary interesting. I am adding your blog in my farourite blog
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Fascinating place!
ReplyDeleteGreat knowing about these places Rajesh! That fact sounds wonder.
ReplyDeleteNice temples , amazing architecture . Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAh, I do understand about rain and wet!! We've had so much of that kind of weather this year!! You got some great shots though and it does look like a beautiful temple! Hope you have a wonderful week, Rajesh!
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Simply magnificent!
ReplyDeleteInteresting as always
ReplyDeleteA very wonderful temple and great details.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a happy week!
A very beautiful and interesting place to explore.
ReplyDeleteI just can't get over the carvings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rajesh. I like the elephants at the door. Too bad about the rain.
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ReplyDeletehidden gems!
ReplyDeleteYour country has a rich cultural heritage, thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteinteresting facts
ReplyDeleteThe rich and diverse culture of our country never ceases to amaze me .
ReplyDeleteWonderful Temples in such attractive environments.
ReplyDeletea beautiful temple to explore. too bad about the rain though.
ReplyDeletegreat place.
ReplyDeleteNot so well known, yet so grand.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Lovely Tempels and it looks like a amazing country too.
ReplyDeleteNice photo of the temple despite the rain. Always love those beautiful craftworks by the talented craftsmen.
ReplyDeleteexcellent.
ReplyDeletelove to learn about your culture.
Indeed wonderful!
ReplyDeleteimpressive as always/
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Lovely photos! beautiful place to explore! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for sharing these. :-)
ReplyDeletenice to explore your travel blog.
ReplyDeleteAt first, I thought the water was surrounding the temple on purpose--sort of like a moat. Then I read your description!
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It doesn’t take an ocean
Or a mighty sea,
A simple little raindrop
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I also like the jewels
Scattered in the grass
After summer thunderstorms
Soak the earth and pass.
And then there’s perspiration
Clinging to a nose—
A sign of honest labor,
Or so I suppose!
Wonderful, most wonderful,
Are the seven seas,
But give me downy snowflakes
Clinging to the trees!
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I know so little about your country and its history, but I learn more every time I visit your blog. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see photos of people, too.
It is strange how centres decline and others grow. I guess it makes the temple location very peaceful. As you listened to the rain:-)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see many different kind of temple in your country Rajesh. Thanks for sharing!
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Rainwater is very good for plants. Lovely photos.
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ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this. We shall explore them more.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, Been to Keladi and Ikkeri recently, bad luck to you, I could get some good shots, am seeing your posts. All the best!
ReplyDeletesawasdee ka!!
ReplyDeleteI come to visit naka...
Beautiful.... Amazing heritage India possesses... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
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Indie :)