02/10/2021
Kashi-Vishvanatha Temple Lakkundi
This twin temple has two temples joined by a mandapa which faces east has a grabha-grha, antarala, mandapa and a porch. The two entrances to the mandapa is provided on its east and south.
The entrance elaborately carved and designed. One can see the beautiful carvings of Dwarapalakas, Gakalakshmi and also figures of Rudras and Adityas on lintel.
Inside the garbha-grha is a shivalinga. The god is referred as Kavatalesvara and Kavatala-chamundeshvara in inscriptions.
The external walls of the temple are decorated with various sculptures. Among these Ravana lifting mount Kailasha, Shiva slaying Gajasura, Bhima fighting with Bhagadatta, Ravana fighting with Indra etc.
The other temple, facing opposite to Kashi-Vishvanatha temple, is dedicated to Surya. This surya temple faces west. Mandapa doorway lintel depicts Surya with Usha and Pratyusha.
Photos: Amruth Joshi
