This is an ancient temple belonging to Gowda Saraswath Brahmina Samaj in Karkala and it has a history of over 550 years. This temple is popularly known as ‘Padutirupati’.
The temple is built in a traditional style and in the year 1450 the idol of Lord is installed here. From the records available it is clear that re-installation ceremony was performed in the year 1537 A.D. There are around Sub shrines of other deities around the main sanctum.
The temple looks very simple by its external appearance. In front of the main sanctum there are four beautiful granite pillars. The each of these four pillars in-turn are made up of many more pillars, so there are in total more than 16 pillars.
The pillars are artistic and intricate carvings by the Late Shri Ranjal Gopal Shenoy, a master sculptor.
The temple is built in a traditional style and in the year 1450 the idol of Lord is installed here. From the records available it is clear that re-installation ceremony was performed in the year 1537 A.D. There are around Sub shrines of other deities around the main sanctum.
The temple looks very simple by its external appearance. In front of the main sanctum there are four beautiful granite pillars. The each of these four pillars in-turn are made up of many more pillars, so there are in total more than 16 pillars.
The pillars are artistic and intricate carvings by the Late Shri Ranjal Gopal Shenoy, a master sculptor.
Very colorful and unique temple.
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Pretty pillars and temple and photos! Thanks for sharing, have a happy week
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ReplyDeleteMarvelous! Love the colours.
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple and inner
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As always, great work.
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From the exteriors it looks more like a house and less like a temple. Nice temple.
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Indeed, Great post!
ReplyDeleteThis is most interesting because from the outside it appears rather different from other temples you've shown us. This looks almost like a house in that first picture. Amazingly intricate carvings!
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture! I love your purple-rumped bird, too!
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I am always amazed by these ancient structures and wonder about the people that first built and used them.
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Again beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteIt must have taken great skill to carve the granite in such intricate detail.
ReplyDeleteI like the temples in India. They remember me on a very nice journey.
ReplyDeletefor lack of a better term, the facade isn't what a typical Indian architecture would be. i see it more as an asian structure. i like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and great captures as always, Rajesh!! Hope you have a good week! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI remember visiting this place very long ago! Nice post.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful temple with great carvings....
ReplyDeleteWoah, this is very impressive! All the people seem to really enjoy the culture of India...it must be magnificent. I hope to see it all in person one day. Have a marvelous week & blessings to you.
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How lovely and colourful. Can't believe it looks this good after hundreds of years!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what those that look like drawers are for.
ReplyDeleteso many gorgeous carvings
ReplyDeleteNo doubt beautiful temple 'Padutirupati'! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pillars! The temple looks unique.
ReplyDeleteHazel: That is brass plating on the walls of the temple. Around that people will light lamp filled with oil.
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ReplyDeleteIntricate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, less ornate than some of your other finds, but still nice.
ReplyDeleteWonderful temple . nice to know about this temple .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and interesting post.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your informative and interesting post. Wish I could visit your part of the world.
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Master sculptor indeed! At first I thought those were yellow and orange marigolds.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing temple and nice shots of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful, impressive temple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful architecture !
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Thank you all for appreciating this temple.
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Beautiful photos of very interesting subjects.
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Beautiful photos :)
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