Pataleshwara Temple

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Temples of Talakadu - Karnataka

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Pataleshwara Temple

Pathaleshwara temple is considered to be the oldest rock cut temple carved during 8^th century in Rashtrakutas period. The temple is famous for its uniqueness of Shivling installed at this temple. The Shivling of Vasukishwara or Pataleshwara changes its color. By morning Shivling appears to be red, black in the afternoon whereas at night it changes its color to be white.

Towards the north direction of this temple is the Keerti Narayana temple located. Currently this temple belongs to neighboring state.

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Temples of Talakadu - Karnataka