Shri Bhavani Shankara and Shri Narayana Devasthana - Hindu temple in Hubballi - Dharwad, India

It's a 11th century Temple which had become a dump yard over the years . Due to efforts of some local families Shr Dharmasthala Manjunath trust of Dharmasthala too over the mantle of restoring it. Despite resistance from some local elements an excellent job of restoration has been done. More and more people must visit the temple and seek blessings of lord Bhavani Shankara. Also from the Architectural perspective it is an important case study.

Historical Temple located at centre of Old Hubli, very cool and calm place. It's the protected monument by Govt of Karnataka.

This is probably a 1000 year old temple built during the Chalukyan time. The temple has three Garbhagudi (sanctum) hence its called as a Trikutachala.

It was closed when we visit, there is no signage board on road , we.wondered a lot in small narrow roads ,

Yes, its a temple built by the legendary sculptor Jakkana Acharya, might be a millennium young! Solid black rock pillars with minute carving, typical of Jakkana sculpture. USP of this temple is that both Bhavani Shankara and Lord Vishnu are the creation of Jakkana. One can actually feel it by seeing both idols, ..minute, proportionately carved reflecting Divine Love. Calm, quiet and peaceful. And you can see Lord Ganesha too on other side. You also find Lord Surya Bhagwan and Lord Shankar deities. You also can see Sapta Matruke, means seven mothers lined up starting with Lord Veerabhadra Swamy ended up with Lord Ganesha. As soon as you enter, you feel better and peaceful inside the temple. The structure inside was in a weak condition. But later it was reconditioned by Sri. Veerendra Hegde some twenty years ago. Sri. Hegde has been into this philanthropic activities of reconditioning ancient temples in Karnataka, thus helpful in retaining our ancient heritage and culture. In fact temples are Mirrors of our glorious history! So, we should be grateful to Sri Hegde for this great job. In fact this Bhavani Shankara temple is one of the oldest in Hubli. Other one is Chandramouleshwara temple in Unkal, Hubli. Appeal to all, please visit the temple. Thanks Murugesh Hubli

The temple is also of lord Shiva and structure is very old and many art design of walls lost its form in the period and lapse of time. Care is required for maintenance.

Very nice and old ! Devi, Ganesh, Shiva.... Are there !

Beautiful temple built during the Chalukya times. The maintenance is quite good and is worth the visit if we are around.