High medieval · Hindu · India
Saumyakeshava Temple, Nagamangala Nagamangala, Mandya district, Karnataka · 12.8194°, 76.7536°
Vishnu as Saumya Keshava Hoysala Hoysala (stellate)
Sacred since
1100 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
12th c. (Hoysala)
Hoysala
History & significance A Hoysala temple of the 12th century in the Mandya district town of Nagamangala, named for its six-foot image of Keshava, a serene form of Vishnu. Laid out on a stellate plan with northern nagara elements, it drew continued patronage from later rulers including the Vijayanagara emperors.
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coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Hoysala