This is one of the ancient times temple which is under the care of Archaeological department. It is said that it was built around 1200 years back but no one knows exactly when it was built. It is very beautifully carved with minute details inside the temple and the ceiling looks so pretty. Every pillar in the temple is carved so nicely. This temple is not much known to the people as it is located inside the village of Sindaghatta which is close to KR Pete. It is quite close to Mysore too and so you can easily travel to this place in your own vehicle. The road close to temple is not very good but the scenery around the place is nice as you get to see many paddy fields and lake too. A huge lake is there close to the temple.
When I visited the temple was closed but i inquired around and went to the priest's house and requested him to open the place for me to get darshan. He was kind enough to open the doors of the temple for us. He also told us that temple is under the Archaeological Survey of India. He was complaining that he is not paid his salary from the government and that there is a case going on about the same in the high court. Felt bad for his condition as he was telling that they do not give proper financial help to maintain the temple well.
There is also another temple close to this temple which is dedicated to Lord Janardhana and i missed to get darshana at this temple as the priest had closed the temple and had gone out of the village. Hope I get a chance to visit it some other time and visit both the temples again. I would suggest this is also a must visit temple if you love ancient architecture of Hoysalas.
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