Kalasi

Kalasi

Kalase is located at a distance of 8 Km from Sagar on the way to Sorab.

Kalsi is one of the important historical places in Sagar taluk after Ikkeri and Keladi.

The main attraction of Kalse is Twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Mallikarjuna Temple and Lord Neelakanteshwara Temple.

The twin temples at Kalasi have been constructed in 12th century and they are the fine examples of Hoysala architecture. It is said to be constructed by father and son sculptors, Jankana and Dakkana.

These temples were constructed during 1812 AD using the stone called Somanatha Shile, the temples reveal the artistic magnificence of the Hoysala architecture.

Mallikarjuna Temple at Kalasi

Mallikarjuna Temple is the biggest temple at Kalasi. This temple has a Garbhagriha, Sukanasi, Rangamantapa and Basavamantapa. The temple is constructed with three entrances at three directions. The uniqueness of the Mallikarjuna Temple at Kalasi is except Sukanasi, the other front part of the temple built with half walls. This provides the temple with unique brightness.

Neelakanteshwara Temple

The Neelakanteshwara Temple is about 30 feet away from Mallikarjuna Temple. The temple features a Gopura atop Garbhagriha. You can also see the statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and the emblem of Hoysalas.

Apart from these temples, you can also see an very old port in the forest around these temples in Kalasi with wells, ponds and the drainage system of that time.

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Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from kalase:

Sagar:45km

Siddapur:80km

Gersoppa:100km

Sirsi:110km

Shimoga:50km

Hosanagar:40km

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