Steps Together's video: Amrutheshwara Temple - Ancient Hoysala temple in Chikmagalur

The best route to reach Amrutheshwara Temple from Bangalore is via Hiriyur and Hosadurga. If you are traveling from Chikkamagaluru or Shivamogga, you can reach the place via Tarikere. Amrutesvara Temple is 260 km from Bangalore 48 km from Shivamogga 65 km from Chikkamagaluru Amrutheshwara Temple was built in the year 1196 by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka under the rule of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.This temple is a classic example of ancient Hoysala architecture. Miniature decorative towers on the exterior walls of the temple are one of the unique features of this temple. This temple is in the ekakuta style with just one vimana, unlike other trikuta temples built by Hoysalas at Somnathpur and Belur. The Tower of the temple is adorned with the sculptures of kirthimukhas and miniature decoratives. Mallitamma, believed to be one of the great architects of the Hoysala dynasty, started his career as a sculptor here in the Amrutheshwara Temple, which adds to the historical importance of this temple. The exterior wall of the temple has panel sculptures, scenes from Hindu epics and legends. The rows of shining lathe turned pillars that support the ceiling of the mantapa depict Hoysala-Chalukya decorative characteristics. The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva and the shiva linga at the temple is a 300-year-old Trimurti brought from the River Kandikevale in Nepal. On the auspicious day of Sankranthi and Mahashivaratri, thousands of devotees visit this place to take the blessings of Lord Shiva. Next time when you are visiting Chikmagalur, don't miss visiting this beautiful ancient temple. Timings: 30 AM -10.30 AM and 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------------------- Watch our most popular videos: Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLs Mullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48guk Baba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkoc Kemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7E Chikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQ St Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-Ptk Shivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQo Sringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnI Kudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w ----------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2gether Visit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/ ----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video: GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP