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Karnataka · Temple listing
Arakeshvara Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Arakeshvara Temple is in the village of Hole Alur in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka and is dedicated to Shiva. It dates from the mid-10th century, in the time of the Western Ganga dynasty, and appears to have been renovated later. King Butuga II built it around 949 CE to commemorate his victory over the Cholas in the battle of Takkolam, which he fought as a vassal of the Rashtrakutas.
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Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Arakeshvara Temple
Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12