Temples

The Durga Gudi Temple is located in the city of Aihole, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Surya. The is an 8th-century Hindu temple. Though dedicated to Surya, the temple is now named Durga because a durg or fortified lookout was constructed on top of it after the 13th-century during the wars between Hindu kingdoms and Islamic Sultanates.

The Sri Nimishambha Temple is located in the city of Ganjam, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Nimishamba. Goddess Nimishambha is the form of Goddess Parvathi. Muktharaja of Somavamsha Aryakshatriya performed penance at Nimishamba Temple. It is believed that Goddess Nimishamba removes all the problems and troubles of her devotees.

The Lakshmi Devi Temple is located in the city of Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Maa Lakshmi. The Lakshmi Devi temple is an early 12th-century Hindu temples complex. The Lakshmi Devi Temple is one of the earliest known temples built in the Hoysala style. The building material is Chloritic schist, more commonly known as soapstone. The temple was built by Kullahana Rahuta and his wife Sahaj Devi who were merchants.

The Banashankari Devi Temple is located in the city of Bagalkot, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari who is known as the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The original temple was built by Badami Chalukya king in the 7th century, who used to worship Goddess Banashankari as their tutelary deity.

The Sri Yediyuru Siddhalingeshwara Temple is located in the village of Yedeyuru , Kunigal Town of Karnataka State. The temple is dedictaed to Lord Shiva who is worshipped in the form of Lord Siddalingeshwara.

Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple which is located in the city of Saundatti, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Renuka devi. The temple is situated on a hilltop known earlier as Siddhachal Parvat and now known as "Yellamma Gudda", named after the temple. The construction of the temple was done in the year 1514 by Bomappa Nayaka of Raybag. Based on the archaeological findings in the vicinity of the temple, it is evident that a temple stood at this location during either the early Rashtrakuta or late Chalukyan era, spanning from the mid-8th to the mid-11th centuries. The discovery of megalithic tombs in this area suggests an even earlier habitation. Furthermore, pottery fragments including early historic redware dating back to the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, alongside megalithic blackware and redware, have been observed on the hill.

The Shri Madhukeshwara Temple is located in the city of Banavasi, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the 9th century by Kannada's first kingdom Kadamba dynasty.

The Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple is located in the city of Puttur, Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the 12th century.

The Srimath Anantheshwara Temple is located in the city of Hoasbettu, Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shivling inside the temple is believed to be swayambhu. The temple is believed to be built during the 8th century. The temple was last renovated during 1799 – 1804.