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Banavasi is the oldest town in the Karnataka state.
Adikavi Pampa, the first poet of Kannada, wrote his epics in Banavasi.
The town once was the capital of the Kadamba rulers, an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka. They established themselves there in A.D. 345 and ruled South India for at least two centuries.
It has been mentioned in revered terms by Chinese traveler-monk, Huen Tsang, Greco-Roman writer, Ptolemy, Kalidasa and Chamarasa. Over the years, it was given many different names; Konkanapura, Nandanavana, Vanavasika, etc. Today the main structure that remains is the Madhukeshwara temple.
The Madhukeshwara temple gets its name from the honey-hued Shiva Lingam inside the sanctum. It was commissioned by Mayura Sharma from the Kadamba dynasty.
After the Kadamba reign was the Chalukya era and the Hoysala period. Additions and renovations were made to the temple by rulers from both periods. Thus, in a way the temple showcases how architectural styles in Karnataka have changed over the years.
One of the highlights of this temple is an intricately carved stone cot and a triloka mandapa. This was made by the Sonda rulers.
The temple also has 8 separate shrines for the Ashtathik palahas, their consorts and vahanas. It is probably the only temple where this is seen.
The famous five hooded Naga sculpture with the Prakrit inscription of 2nd century C.E was installed by princess Sivaskanda Nagashri when she got constructed a Vihara and tank as per the inscription in second century C.E.
It is situated at a distance of 388 kms from Bangalore and about 25 kms from Sirsi.
Nearest tourist places are Keladi, Ikkeri , Unchalli falls, Murudeshwar, Karwar, Yana Caves and Gokarna.
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