3rd October 2008
Ikkeri is a village situated 3 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district. The importance of Ikkeri is the Aghoreshwara (Shiva) Temple in the centre of the village. It was built by Keladi Nayakas. Incidentally, Ikkeri was the capital of Keladi Nayakas for few years.
The Temple architecture is influenced by both Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles.
Ikkeri was made the capital by Sadashiva Nayaka during mid Sixteenth century. After nearly 100 years, Bijapur Sultans plundered Ikkeri. The palaces where Kings used to stay are all gone now. The only remaining structure of old times is Aghoreshwara Temple, which is maintained well.
How to reach Ikkeri?
From the Sagar BH road bus stop, take the road towards Holebagilu. After 2 km, there is a diversion to Ikkeri towards the right. One more km on that road will directly lead to Temple.
More photos of Ikkeri can be seen here.
Meera
Hi Aravind,
I like your blog and the photos, and especially the places you write about! I wrote an article for Deccan Herald on Ikkeri recently. You can also see it at my blog: http://nichepartition.blogspot.com. Did you see the old Jain basadi at Keladi?
Aravind GJ
Hi Meera,
Nice to see your blog. Very detailed description of Keladi and Ikkeri.
I was not aware of Jain Basadi in Keladi. Missed it. Will see when i visit next time.
P.N. Subramanian
A beautiful temple indeed. Thanks for the info.