Kashivishwanatha / Lord Shiva Temple is the most flamboyant of all the temples in Lakkundi with intricate designs carved on the shikara / towers and the doorways.
Kashivishwanatha Temple
The sanctum santorum has a Shiva linga / representation of Shiva.
Kashiviswanatha Linga
Strong circular pillars support the roof with sculptures and designs carved par excellence. The doors have ornately carved panels each panel is carved differently with different themes like animals, birds, flowers and creepers.
Kashivishwanatha Temple Pillars
Keerthimukha on the gopura / tower
The Keerthimukha / legendary face, which was the emblem of the rulers of those times can be seen prominently carved on outer walls of the temple.
Common citizens depicted in stone
The Kashivishwanatha temple has a door on the south side too. This door also has many panels with patterns carved in detail.
Kashivishwanatha temple south door
Makara, a strange animal with elephant trunk, crocodile body and peacock tail is a Hindu mythical animal and the vehicle of gods Ganga and Varuna is depicted in the temple. Shiva as a baby, which is not found anywhere is also depicted on one of the panels.
Makara
A 5 inch tall figurine of a dancer posing with the mirror is carved to perfection here, and the most surprising is the same pose is also sculpted in Belur temple but larger in size.
Dancer with mirror (Darpanasundari)
Place statistics:
Type of place: Historical site
Situated: Gadag district
Distance: 12 kms South-East of Gadag
Transport: Well connected by road. Nearest railway station is at Gadag.
Facilities: Nil
