Lakshminarasimha Temple, Javagal
Hassan district, Karnataka
The Lakshminarasimha temple at Javagal, sometimes referred to as Lakshmi Narasimha temple of Javagallu, is a mid-13th century Hindu temple with Hoysala architecture. It is located in Javagal, Arsikere taluk about 20 km northeast from Halebidu and 50 km from Hassan city, Karnataka state, India. This triple shrine temple is dedicated to Narasimha – the man-lion avatar of Vishnu. It was completed between 1250 and 1260 CE by King Vira Someshwara of the Hoysala Empire.
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Where it is
Hassan district, Karnataka. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Arsikere Junction railway station (ASK), about 26 km by road.
- By air: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), about 165 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Sri Chamundeshwari Temple – Chamundi Hills, Mysuru, Mysuru district (about 165 km)
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