Kedareshwara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Nagalapura village, Turuvekere Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka. Built in 1249 CE during the Hoysala period, it is noted for its soapstone Hoysala architecture, intricate carvings and trikuta (three-shrine) plan. The temple is a protected monument and represents the mature Hoysala style in a rural setting.

Visitors can expect a compact Hoysala-era temple complex built in soapstone, set in a quiet village environment. The temple features a trikuta layout with detailed exterior friezes, lathe-turned pillars, and sculpted walls depicting deities and motifs. The interior includes sanctums with lingas and ornate ceilings. The surroundings are open and rural with limited crowds, allowing close observation of architecture and stone carvings.

Constructed in 1249 CE during the Hoysala Empire under King Vira Someshwara, the Kedareshwara Temple at Nagalapura exemplifies late Hoysala temple architecture. Built in soapstone, it reflects the architectural maturity of the period with its trikuta plan, detailed sculptural work and structural layout typical of Hoysala temples in the Tumakuru-Hassan region.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kedareshwara and remains an active place of worship. It represents the religious and artistic traditions of the Hoysala period and is valued for its cultural heritage, stone craftsmanship and continued significance for local devotees.