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High medieval · Hindu · India

Shiva Temple, Narayanapur

Narayanapur, near Basavakalyan, Bidar district, Karnataka · 17.8583°, 76.9746°

ShivaWestern Chalukya (Kalyani)Kalyani Chalukya
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
11th c. (Kalyani Chalukya)
Western Chalukya (Kalyani)

History & significance

An 11th-century trikutachala temple about 4 km from Basavakalyan, its sanctum opening onto two pillared mandapas, with salabhanjika figures on the outer walls and floral ceilings within. The abundance of Vishnu and Lakshmi imagery suggests it may first have been a Vaishnava foundation; a concrete roof has recently been added against water damage, and the deity is taken in procession round the village each August.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Western Chalukya (Kalyani)