Hassan district · Karnataka
Nageshvara-Chennakeshava Temple complex, Mosale
A pair of near-identical Hoysala temples at Mosale near Hassan, one for Shiva and one for Vishnu.
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Karnataka · Temple listing
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is in Nuggehalli village in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It was built in 1246 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander under the Hoysala king Vira Someshwara. The Vaishnava complex has three shrines, dedicated to Keshava, Lakshmi Narasimha and Venugopala. Its walls carry Vaishnava, Shaiva and Shakta reliefs along with Vedic deities such as Surya and Brahma, and the lower bands show scenes from the epics and the Bhagavata Purana. Sculptures completed and signed by the Hoysala artist Mallitamma are especially admired.
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Deity & dedicationVishnu
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli
Hassan 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