Jodu Kalasa Temple

Jodu Kalasa Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Sudi village, Ron Taluk, Gadag District, Karnataka. Known as the Twin Tower Temple for its two vimanas (shikharas) sharing a common mandapa, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in the 11th century during the Western Chalukya period, it exemplifies Gadag-style Chalukyan architecture with intricate stone carvings and is protected as a monument of archaeological importance.

Visitors can expect a compact stone temple complex with two ornate towers side by side on a single platform, characteristic of Western Chalukya architecture. The exterior displays detailed carvings, pilasters and sculpted niches, while the interior includes a shared hall and two sanctums. The temple is situated within the historic village of Sudi among other Chalukyan temples, in a quiet rural setting with open surroundings and minimal commercial development.

Jodu Kalasa Temple was built in the 11th century during the reign of the Western Chalukyas, who made Sudi an important administrative and architectural centre. It represents the Gadag style of Chalukyan temple architecture, characterized by ornate shikharas, articulated wall surfaces and detailed stone work. Sudi was known as Sundi in inscriptions and flourished as a temple town with several contemporary shrines.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and remains a place of worship and cultural heritage. Its twin-tower form symbolizes architectural innovation of the Chalukyan period and reflects the Shaiva tradition prominent in northern Karnataka. It is part of Sudi's group of historic temples that illustrate the region's religious and artistic heritage.