The temple  of Karnataka are situated in very Senoric locals and they are testament To the Spiritual and historical heritage of the state. Take a spiritual tour and encounter glorious temple which leave visitors spellBound with their marvelous architecture, traditional, tranquility .Karnataka is well known because it has a very strong cultural heritage and has numerous  ancient Temples that portray the Architectural and religious value of the ancient times. Visit some of the impressive religious sights of Karnataka to learn the beauty of the Karnataka temple architecture in this tour. Being in scenic settings, they speak of the antiquity, spirituality of the state. Take the god-like trip and get amazed by marvelous temples which impress people by their beautiful constructions and divine atmosphere.

Gadag, Doddabasappa Temple

Doddabasappa Temple is an Indian example of temple architecture, built in the peaceful village of Dambal in Karnataka, so all those who love art, architecture and history have to visit it. It has an unusual design called stellate (star-shaped) and it is difficult to find such and it is an engineering wonder. Once you enter it, you are meticulously greeted by carved pillars of the legends of the Hindu Vedas and Puranas. The sanctum sanctorum along with the shikhara constitutes a 24 pointed star and the entrance towards the east is blessed by an image of Nandi the bull and the ecar of Lord Shiva. Dambal (or Dharmapura and Dharmavolal in Hindu and Jain sources) used to be a prosperous town that boasted its fort, and used to be a great centre of education, as well.

Lakkundi, Brahma Jinalaya

Brahma Jinalaya stands as an excellent specimen of the Western chalukya style, constructed by Attimabbe, wife of Nagadeva, who was a subordinate ruler of the Chalukya monarch Ahavamalla. Mahavira, who is the greatest of the Jain Tirthankaras. Within the temple, there are a lot of interesting aspects such as the Mahavira statue which is located on a simhaasana (lion throne), outside the temple. This would be another interesting attribute; a monolithically carved large four headed Lord Brahma stands in the inner hall on a pedestal on which lions are enshrined, one of the iconography of the Jainism art. The ornate door frames of five parallel bands (panchasakha) are not to be missed. The temple is constructed in a square form and boasts of an impressive five-storied vimana and mahamandapa having richly carved pillars.

Being situated in beautiful sceneries, they provide evidence of strong spirituality and history in Karnataka. Take a godly adventure by visiting divine temples which are exceptionally designed to leave tourists in awe as well as to fill them with mystical Tao.

Trikuteshwara, Gadag

One of the great Shiva Temples was designed and constructed by the legendary architect Amara ShilpiJakanachari during the Western Chalukya times. The features of the temple are highly exquisite carrying with it three lingas of the same stone that is a symbol of the Trimurthis -Lords Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu along with a shrine of the Goddess Saraswati. The architectural beauty of the temple is enhanced by the use of carved walls and pillars used to decorate the temple, stonework screens and wall panels which are intricately carved. It is a unique sight since the main shrine consists of three lingas which portray the trinity on the same base.

Lakkundi, MuskinBhanvi

The temples of Lakkundi are not the only architectural structures beautifying this town, as the beautiful stepwells are also famous there, also called kalyani or pushkarni. Of the 11 th century architecture, an excellent example of innovative intelligence is the Rani kiVav of the South i.e. MuskinBhanvi . This stepwell runs along the side of the Manikeshwara Temple and has a flight of steps that cuts to the water at the southern, eastern and western sides of the structure. What is the most striking about this construction is the detail in it, symmetry and the detailed carvings on the facades of the shrines which decorate its sides.

It can be mentioned that the monuments in Lakkundi are proposed on the tentative list of the UNESCO world heritage sites by the State Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage.

The architectural beauty of the temple results with the ornamental carved walls and pillars, stonework screens, and wall panels that are finely carved. The main shrine houses approximately three lingas depicting trinity on one pedestal, thus a very peculiar vision to witness.

Belavadi Veeranaraya Swami Temple

A magnificent remembrance of the Hoysala age, the Veeranarayana Temple is among the five temples of PanchaNarayanas that were built by Hoysala king Bittideva. Temple located in Belavadi, situated in Chikkamagaluru district,  close to Halebid. This splendid piece of architecture is.

The melodious mandapas, the beautiful ceiling panels and roof and the bell shaped pillars that decorated the temple are a visual treat to the eye. Unlike other Hoysala temples within the state of Karnataka, the temple is located in a special context as it also has houses in its immediate surroundings with some of them almost touching the temple complex. This unique location contributes to the beauty of the temple and its individualism.

The main characteristic of the Rani kiVava of the South is the detailing, symmetry and intricate carvings on the facade of the shrines which is decorated on its sides.