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Nanneshwara Temple

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Location: Lakkundi, Gadag, KarnatakaYear: 11th Century

Nanneshwara Temple looks like a simple and small replica of the much elaborate Kashi Vishweshwara Temple. Probably the Nanneshwara Temple was built as a prototype before the grand Kashi Vishweshwara Temple was executed.

Category: TemplesOwnership: Archaeological Survey of India
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanesvara_Temple,_Lakkundi
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Temple Lakkundi Gadag Karnataka

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