The legends in Hinduism are intriguing , many from diverse sources. Puranas, Ithihasas like Ramayana, Mahabharata and of places and people.
Intriguing because of their consistency and though they may be appear to contradict each other, on critical examination they are in agreement.
Be it the route taken by Lord Rama,the travels of Arjuna,Adi Shankaracharya………..
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And the architectural marvels, they are too many.
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Sun’s rays falling on images on specific days,springs from unexpected places…..
One such is the temple dedicated Lord Ganesha at Kurudumale near Mulbagal.
Kolar district of Karnataka state, India,it is just 8km away from the Mulabagal town. is known for its Ganesha temple built by a Vijayanagara kings. This place was believed to be the place where Devas would descend from the heavens for helping recreation on earth. The ganesha temple is considered to be very powerful.
Note that the Devas do not create but assist Brahma in creation of the Universe.
This is in agreement with the Puarans.
Another temple located nearby is built without foundation, dedicated to Someshwara,.
The interesting thing about this temple is that it is built of a rock without any foundations. Another interesting thing is the architectural style of the temple; this temple is considered to be older than the Ganesha temple and was built during the Cholas period. Half of the temple has different style of carving, believed to have been done by artist Jakanachari and the other half is believed to have been carved by his son Dankanachari. The part of the temple supposedly built by Dankana’s has statues and carvings which are more intricate and sophisticated. Ganesha temple in Kurudumale, situated on the same road as that of Someshwara temple, but here a huge Ganesha idol is being worshipped from ages unknown. It is said that the Ganesha statue was being worshipped in an open field, until Krishnadevaraya built a temple around it. Ganesha(14 ft in all), here , isbigger than the Dodda Ganesha of Basavanagudi.(http://www.mulbagal.com/kurudumaletemples.html)
How to reach.
110 Km from Bangalore.
Airport Bangalore.
Bus statio.Mulabgal.
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