Keshava & Ishvara Temple, Marle

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Keywords: Hoysala Temples, Keshava & Ishvara Temple, Marle

Marle belongs to Chikkamagalur district. A road connects Marle to Hiremagalur.

Location: Marle Hoysala Temples

During the region of Vishnuvardhana, two temples have been built here - one a Kesava temple, and the other, a Siddeswara (Ishvara) temple. On the outer surfaces of each of these temples several wall carvings are found.




Two attractive elephants holding lotuses in their tusks capture the attention of every visitor near the portico of the Kesava Temple.


In between the two temples there stands a 12 feet high stone slab on which are inscribed the details regarding the history of their construction. 



(Source: http://hoysalatemple.blogspot.in/2010/08/kesava-temple-1130-ad-marle.html
http://aravindgj.blogspot.in/2014/07/twin-temples-of-marle.html)

Some portions of the temple has been restored but this place is still totally cut off from tourists. I hope more visitors come here after reading this blog and appreciate the legacy of hoysala architecture.






Comments

  1. Sajith17 April 2017 at 02:41

    Good effort, Abhinav! Can you please locate this temple complex on Google Maps? I am seeing an unmarked structure similar to your description at 13.2789 N, 75.8615 E. Can you please confirm these coordinates?

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  2. Abhinav17 April 2017 at 02:50

    Thanks Sajith, I did not locate the coordinates unfortunately. But the temple complex is located within a few yards from the village. You can drive easily to the location. Cheers!

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