Chaudayyadanapura
Encyclopedia
Chaudayyadanapura is a small village in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri District
in North Karnataka
, Karnataka
. All facets of Indian civilisation (religion, art and poetry) are exemplified in an exquisite Mukteshwara temple, with the highest degree of refinement.
is one of the richest areas of India
in monuments of great artistic value. It was the time of the greatest expansion of the Kalamukha Lakulasaiva movements, and of the rise of Virashaivism.
Shivapura, the old name of Chaudadanapura (Chaudayyadanapura). Saint, a 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara donated this village to Ambigara Chaudayya (a boatman). So the name of the is Chaudayyadanapura or Chaudadanapura.
The temple of Muktesvara at Chaudayyadanapura in Ranebennur Taluk is a beautiful representative of the style and the high culture of that time.
The Mukteshvara Temple is a single cella temple in Jakkanachari style. Similar temples built under the patronage of Kalachuri
or Seuna
dynasties. This temple is a jewel of architecture of 11th-12th century. It was built during the heyday of the kingdom ruled by the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Seunas of Devagiri. It is dedicated to an Udbhava Linga (spontaneously born) Linga named Mukteshvara.
The dome of the temple is hollow and is closed by the slabs of the stupi. Sikhara of the Mukteshwara temple is 2.20 M in its axis at the base. Stupi is made of 3 beautiful lotiform mouldings diminishing in size and a lotus bud with its base.
The history of Mukteshvara Temple at Chaudayyadanapura is known through 7 inscriptions in medieval Kannada, engraved on large steles. Provide informations on the local rulers, Kings of Guttala (Gupta
ascendancy), on some constructions in the temple complex, on diverse donations to the deity.
Also provide the details on a prominent religious leaders. Inscriptions also introduces to us about Muktajiyar, a Lakulasaiva saint, and Shivadeva, a Virashaiva saint, who entered the place on the 19 August 1225 and led there a long life of renunciation, asceticism and spiritual elevation. The legacy of this age of intense Saivite faith (Shaivism
) is a jewel of architecture and sculpture.
Narasimha temple Narasapura near Chaudayyadanapura
There is a need of immediate Conservation and Restoration for the Narasimha temple Narasapura near Chaudayyadanapura, en route to Guttala, Haveri District
, North Karnataka
.
Haveri District
Haveri is a district in the state of Karnataka, India with the potential to become a tourist hub. As of 2001, it had a population of 1,439,116 of which 20.78% were urban residents.-Tourism:Examples of tourist attractions in the district:...
in North Karnataka
North Karnataka
North Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. All facets of Indian civilisation (religion, art and poetry) are exemplified in an exquisite Mukteshwara temple, with the highest degree of refinement.
Introduction
The North KarnatakaNorth Karnataka
North Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
is one of the richest areas of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in monuments of great artistic value. It was the time of the greatest expansion of the Kalamukha Lakulasaiva movements, and of the rise of Virashaivism.
Shivapura, the old name of Chaudadanapura (Chaudayyadanapura). Saint, a 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara donated this village to Ambigara Chaudayya (a boatman). So the name of the is Chaudayyadanapura or Chaudadanapura.
The temple of Muktesvara at Chaudayyadanapura in Ranebennur Taluk is a beautiful representative of the style and the high culture of that time.
The Mukteshvara Temple
Kalachuri
Kalachuri Empire is this the name used by two kingdoms who had a succession of dynasties from the 10th-12th centuries, one ruling over areas in Central India and were called Chedi or Haihaya and the other southern Kalachuri who ruled over parts of Karnataka...
or Seuna
Seuna
The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadavas of Devagiri was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra, north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri...
dynasties. This temple is a jewel of architecture of 11th-12th century. It was built during the heyday of the kingdom ruled by the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Seunas of Devagiri. It is dedicated to an Udbhava Linga (spontaneously born) Linga named Mukteshvara.
The dome of the temple is hollow and is closed by the slabs of the stupi. Sikhara of the Mukteshwara temple is 2.20 M in its axis at the base. Stupi is made of 3 beautiful lotiform mouldings diminishing in size and a lotus bud with its base.
History
Gupta
Gupta is a common surname of Indian origin.According to some academicians, the name Gupta is derived from Sanskrit goptri, meaning military governor. A more direct translation of the Sanskrit word gupta is 'secret' or 'hidden'. According to prominent historian R. C...
ascendancy), on some constructions in the temple complex, on diverse donations to the deity.
Also provide the details on a prominent religious leaders. Inscriptions also introduces to us about Muktajiyar, a Lakulasaiva saint, and Shivadeva, a Virashaiva saint, who entered the place on the 19 August 1225 and led there a long life of renunciation, asceticism and spiritual elevation. The legacy of this age of intense Saivite faith (Shaivism
Shaivism
Shaivism is one of the four major sects of Hinduism, the others being Vaishnavism, Shaktism and Smartism. Followers of Shaivism, called "Shaivas," and also "Saivas" or "Saivites," revere Shiva as the Supreme Being. Shaivas believe that Shiva is All and in all, the creator, preserver, destroyer,...
) is a jewel of architecture and sculpture.
Conservation and Restoration
There is a need of immediate Conservation and Restoration for the Narasimha temple Narasapura near Chaudayyadanapura, en route to Guttala, Haveri District
Haveri District
Haveri is a district in the state of Karnataka, India with the potential to become a tourist hub. As of 2001, it had a population of 1,439,116 of which 20.78% were urban residents.-Tourism:Examples of tourist attractions in the district:...
, North Karnataka
North Karnataka
North Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
.
See also
- North KarnatakaNorth KarnatakaNorth Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
- Tourism in North Karnataka
- Ranebennur
- HaveriHaveriHaveriis a town in Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Haveri District. The name Haveri is derived from the Kannada words havu and keri, which means place of snakes. Haveri is famous for its cardamom garlands. It is said that Haveri had around 1000 maths in ancient days. One of...
- GalaganathaGalaganathaGalaganatha is a small village located in Haveri Taluk and Haveri District, North Karnataka.It has a famous temple called Galageshwara Shiva Temple built by chalukyas. This large temple faces east and is situated along the Tungabhadra river. The rivers Tunga and Varada join at this place.- History...
- Mylara Lingeshwara Temple at MylaraMylara Lingeshwara Temple at MylaraMylara Lingeshwara Temple at MylaraMylara Lingeshwara Temple at Mylara is in the extreme south-western corner of Hadagali taluk, Bellary District, North Karnataka, India. Situated 2 km from Tungabhadra river and 40 km from Hadagali and 34 km from Ranebennur.Mylara Lingeshwara is one...
- HangalHangalHangal is a town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is 75 km away from Hubli-Dharwad.It is on the left bank of the Dharma river, and has ruins of some fortification on the...
- BankapuraBankapuraBankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH4, 22 km from Haveri town. Bankapur is about 45 km from Hubli-Dharwad...
- KagineleKagineleKaginele, is the Karmabhoomi of Kanaka Dasa a great saint from Kuruba Gowda community. He lived and wrote most of his work here until his death. It is a village situated in Haveri district of Karnataka state, India. The "Keshava" temple is situated in Kaginele. Keshava was the family deity of shri...