My World Tuesday- Ikkeri

After crossing the Sharvati in the barge, we visited the historic temple at Ikkeri. Built in the 16th century, this granite temple has some beautiful carvings.

Granite elephants like this are found at the entrances of most of the temples around here.

The temple for Shiva is built in the Dravidian style in serene surroundings. It is 3 kilometres from the town of Sagar, where we stayed.

Chennamma, the 17th century chieftain of this place, and a woman of great valour , is famous for defying the Moghuls in their expansionist schemes. She gave shelter to Rajaram, the son of the famous Marattha king Shivaji, when he was fleeing the Moghuls. She is still remembered fondly as an able and kind ruler .
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