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Kumbareshwara Temple
- Gadag,Karnataka
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This Trikutachala temple facing east and assignable to 11th century A.D. has three garbhagrihas with separate ardhamandapas, and a common Navaranga. The door frame of the three garbhagrihas are highly decorated. The lintel portions are adorned with Gajalakshmi sculptures. The navaranga is supported by 4 pillars in the centre on a raised platform. The exterior walls of the temple have offsets and are decorated with pilasters, capped by miniature sikharas. The sikhara on the garbhagriha is damaged.
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.