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Karnataka · Temple listing
Kedareswara temple, Halebidu
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Kedareswara Temple is in Halebidu, in the Hassan district of Karnataka, a short distance from the famous Hoysaleswara Temple. It was built by the Hoysala king Veera Ballala II (reigned 1173–1220) and his queen Ketaladevi, and is dated to before 1219 CE. The main deity is Ishwara, a name of Shiva. The Archaeological Survey of India protects the temple as a monument of national importance.
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Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Kedareswara temple, Halebidu
Hassan district, Karnataka
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Local traditions
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12