Lakshminarasimha Temple, Haranhalli
The Lakshminarasimha temple at Haranhalli, sometimes referred to as Lakshmi Narasimha temple of Haranhalli, is one of two major historic Hindu temples that have survived in Haranhalli, Karnataka, India. It is triple-shrine temple dedicated to Vishnu, while the other – Someshvara Temple, Haranhalli few hundred meters to the east – is dedicated to Shiva. Both temples reflect a Vesara-style Hoysala architecture, share similar design ideas and features, and were completed in the 1230s by three wealthy brothers – Peddanna Heggade, Sovanna and Kesanna.
| Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple of Haranhalli | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Hassan |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Harnahalli |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
Shown within India Lakshminarasimha Temple, Haranhalli (Karnataka) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°14′48.2″N 76°13′26.0″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hoysala |
| Creator | Heggade brothers |
| Completed | c. 1234 CE |
According to the inscriptions found near the temple and in the village, the temple was originally dedicated to and named after Kesava – also Vishnu, but over its history was renamed as the Lakshminarasimha temple. The temple is notable for its artwork and for including architectural features typically found in late Chalukya and early Hoysala periods.
The Lakshminarasimha temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.