Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal, the Chalukya architectural
monument located in the suburbs of Hubbali, it is one of the good
example of the Chalukya Architecture. Chandramouleshwara the exquisite
900 year old temple, It is not less than marvel when compared any
popular tourist destination like the famous Chennakeshava Temple of
Belur.
Details of Temple: Unlike other Shiva temples in the North Karnataka
region, the Chandramouleshwara Temple has four doors in as many
directions besides two big Shivalingas. The temple has sculpted walls
and pillars of black granite stones. Images of dancing Lord Ganesha and
jaalandhra at Chandramouleshwara Temple are a visual delight. The
architectural style that developed in this part is known as the Chalukya
style. The temples were built by teams of architects, artists,
sculptors and masons, who remain anonymous. The presence of two
12th-century stone inscriptions in Unkal village show that the temple
belongs to 11th or 12th century
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