The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c35.2
The Chālukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c35.2
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c35.2
The largest temple here is that of Taṭēśvaradēva or Mahāliṅgēśvara upon the south side, which is still in use. It faces the north; and, unless it was so placed in order to face the Falls for some reason, it is not at all likely that it was originally dedicated to Śaiva worship. Yet it appears to have images of Śiva as dvārapālas to the antechamber door. It is a fairly late temple. Around about it are several small shrines of sorts but none of any special interest (Plate CXXXV).