Monday, November 18, 2013

Nagareshwar temple,Bankapur

Nagareshwar temple (60 pillars temple) was built  in 11th century in Chalukya style.There are many well carved pillars.As per the 16 inscriptions, has references to the history of this place, it was dedicated to Shiva.The temple also once it was a centre for study and research on Jainism During rule of Mustafa Khan the temple, the back corners of the temple hall completely damaged including number of carvings in the exterior wall panels but the pillars, the artistic carvings and the ceiling designs are intact.





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