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Bucheshwara Temple
- Korvangla,Karnataka
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Overview
The Bucheshwara temple is a simple yet elegant specimen of 12th century of Hoysala architecture. It is located in the village of Koravangla, 10 km from Hassan city, in Hassan district or Karnataka state, India. The temple was built in 1173 A.D. by a rich officer called Buci, to celebrate the coronation of King Veera Ballala-II. Nearby are two more temples that are in ruins. From the inscriptions on the premises, it is evident that these two temples had been commissioned by Buci's brothers, Govinda and Naka. This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
About The Temple
By plan, the temple is a dwikuta (two shrines) that face each other. These shrines are connected by a closed mandaba (hall) and an open mandaba. Consequently, one shrine appears much dimmer in lighting than the other. At the eastern end is a small shrine whose deity is the Bhairava, a form of the Hindu god Shiva.
The western shrine facing the east, containing an image of Surya has a staggered square, its kalasa and Hoysala crest are intact, and the decorative features on the shikhara (tower) and the outer walls are conventional by Hoysala standards.
The eastern shrine, which contains a lingam has a similar plan; a Sukhanasi which is a low protrusion of the tower over the shrine and is built over the vestibule which connects the Vimana to the hall. However its main tower is missing and it is unclear if the tower was a part of the original plan or not.
In this type of decoration, below the superstructure, an eave that projects about half a meter runs all around the temple. Below the eaves are decorative miniature towers on pilasters. The miniature towers are in various styles. The large wall images of deities and their attendants are placed below these decorative towers.
The halls are adjoining. The closed hall is complete in design but the open hall is not. It has no structure above its eaves and provides two side entrances into the temple. The southern entrance is flanked by two small elephant balustrades. The outer wall of the closed hall has, in addition to usual iconography, some unusual reliefs, showing animals devouring animals. The ceiling art in the open hall is of fine quality and the pillars have a glossy finish. The pillars of the mandaba (hall) are bell shaped, a design achieved by turning with lathes.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is Bangalore Airport.
Railways
The nearest Railway station is at Hassan.
Road
Koravangala can be reached through the road off from Hassan-Arasikere road.
Temple Address
Bucheshwara Temple,
Korvangla, Hassan, Karnataka,
India, Pin code - 573 118.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.