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BHATKAL

 

KEATPAI NARAYANA TEMPLE ( 17TH C/ HINDU)

The west coast style of south India starts from here. The roofs of the buildings are steep since it rains heavily in the western Ghats. They are mostly wooden constructions as in Kerala. In Karnataka , stone structures are prominent. This temple also has a pathway around the shrine and has a simple sloped roof. The outside wall is made is made of stone lattice work. There are magnificent Vijayanagara style decorations at the entrance.

CHANDRANATHA BASTI ( 17TH- 18TH C/ JAIN )

There are some jain temples in the old Bhatakal town. The Chandranatha temple is in the new town. The sloped roofs of the shrine continue lengthwise and in the front a Mana stambha has been designed. There is a two - floored turret facing the stamba, which is also different. The open pillared corridor only around the shrine are a rarity.

 

Bhatkal Nearest Attraction

Shimsha River
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Kaggaladu Heronry Sanctuary
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Markonahalli Dam
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