Sri Rameshwara Temple, Kuppagadde, Karnataka.. .

Sri Rameshwara Temple, Kuppagadde, Karnataka..

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Sri Rameswara temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva was built in 1189 CE by Rama, a Brahmin of Mane family during Hoysala rule. It was consecrated by the illustrious Kalamukha saint Vamashakti of the Kodiya Matha of Balligavi.

Those who visit Banawasi do not miss this temple. It is about 14kms from Banawasi.

 

Sri Sapthakoteswara Temple, Goa.

 Sri Sapthakoteswara Temple, Goa.

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Sri Sapthakoteswara temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva was originally constructed by Kadambas. It was destroyed by the muslim rulers of Bahmani in 1300 AD.

It was again reconstructed by Vijayanagara Kings. It was again destroyed by the Portuguese in 1540.

Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj again re-built this in 1668.

Goa government renovated this temple and dedicated to people after religious rituals.

The renovation of the temple is done by the Goa Archives and Archeology department.

Sri Baneswar Temple, Surrounded by River Narmada, MP.. .

 Sri Baneswar Temple, Surrounded by River Narmada, MP..

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Baneshwar Temple is located on a small island right in the middle of the Narmada River. This temple is believed to have been built in the 5th century and later renovated by Rajmata Ahalyabhai Holkar.

The most fascinating aspect of this temple is that if you draw a line from the Dhruva Nakshatra (Pole Star or North Star) to the centre of the earth, it will pass through this temple! The temple is a single vestibule structure built in stone. Though it is simplistic in design, the ethereal beauty and mysticism of this island temple takes your breath away.

Sage Vidyaranya founder of Vijayanagara Empire who coronated a dalit.

  Sage Vidyaranya founder of Vijayanagara Empire who coronated a dalit.

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18th April 1336, Sage Vidyaranya established Vijayanagara Empire by coronating Harihara a dalit as its founder King.

Mallikafur unleashed a trail of destruction of southern india through a series of expeditions, against the Yadavas in 1308AD, the Kakatiyas in 1310AD, the Hoysalas 1311AD, the Pandyas and Cholas 1311AD. Malli Kafur killed the Chola King and hanged his blood dripping head on the entrance of the Tanjore fort. Lot of temples were demolished and looted.

Sage Vidyaranya decided to revive the tradition and heritage of sanatana dharma. He installed a dalit Harihara as king of the newly established Kingdom which came to be known as " Vijayanagara Empire" that ruled the southern India for 300 years.

Sage Vidyaranya revived arts, music and bhakthi - constructed Vijaya Vittala and Virupaksha temple in Hampi during his time.

Almost all the temples in Southern India that bore the brunt of Malli Kafur were renovated, expanded and consecrations were conducted.

Important temples are that of Tanjore Brihadeswara Temple, Thiruvannamalai Temple, Rameswaram temple, Chidambaram temple, Thiruchendur temple, Vidyasankara temple and list goes on and on and on.

1000 pillored mandapam at Madurai was constructed by Sri Ariyanatha Mudaliar who worked as Dalvoy in Vijayanagara kingdom.

Sage vidyaranya wrote many advaitic books - " Panchadasi" "Sarvadarśanasaṅgraha" and Jeevana Videha Mukthi" are the famous one.

According to Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the Sarvadarśanasaṅgraha "sketches sixteen systems of thought so as to exhibit a gradually ascending series, culminating in the Advaita Vedanta.

Prostrations at the lotus feet of Vidyaranya who revived Hindu temples and tradition.