Saturday, August 15, 2026
Keladi, Near Sagara
We were at Rameshwara Temple at Keladi in the evening of Saturday, 5th August, reached there from Hongirana, with Mom and Rishi.
The town was once ruled by Nayakas, a part of the Vijayanagara empire. The temple is an extraordinary example of the marvelous Dravidian style of architecture. Chowdappa Nayaka who had built the temple, strategically placed every brick and tile to give rise to this awe-inspiring piece of work.
The entrance is elegant, on either side are wooden pillars that have intricate detailing on them, supporting the tiled roof. The structures within the temple portray several Gods from Hindu Mythology, floral motifs like lotus and leaves, and well other articles that are required from “Puja” or worshipping. There are temples dedicated to Parvati, Rameshwara, and Veerabhadra within the main complex of Keladi Rameshwara temple. Within every individual temple has different designs, styles of carving, and architecture. Structures of majestic creatures like lions, horses, tigers, and elephants can be found on the walls of the temples as well as structures of mythical creatures like “Ganda” and “Bherunda.”
Mainly dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, the temple has been a place of tourist attraction for numerous years. The people of Keladi have done an excellent job at preserving and maintaining this piece of fine architecture
We spent about a hour and returned to Hongiraa for night stay.
Posted 19/8/2026
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