High medieval · Hindu · India
Kasivisvesvara Temple ಕಾಶಿವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಾಲಯ, ಲಕ್ಕುಂಡಿ
Lakkundi, Karnataka · 15.3874°, 75.7171°
Shiva (Kasivisvesvara) Western Chalukya Western Chalukya (Vesara)
Sacred since
1020 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
11th c. (Kalyana Chalukya)
Western Chalukya
History & significance A twin-sanctum temple facing a smaller Surya shrine across a shared platform, generally dated between the early eleventh and mid twelfth centuries and counted among the fullest statements of the Kalyana Chalukya idiom that fuses Nagara, Dravida and Vesara forms. Hoysala king Ballala II reaffirmed the site's standing in 1192.
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coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Western Chalukya