The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c8.s6.12

c8.s6.12

Upon the front of the tower is the usual slab bearing the representation of the *tāṇḍava*, but it just lies loosely against the tower, and, like that of Huchchimalli-Guḍi is, doubtless, a later addition. On the north side of the temple is a short inscription in letters of the ninth or tenth century. On the south side is another in letters of the seventh or eighth century which seems to record the name of an architect. It runs thus: "Hail! There has not been, and there shall not be, in Jambudvīpa, any wise man, proficient in (the art of building) houses and temples equal to Narsoba." This is, possibly, the name of the man who had charge of the work of the restoration of the building when it was first converted to Śaiva worship.