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ASI Protected
Chamundeshwari Temple
Mysuru, Karnataka
12th Century CE
Atop Chamundi Hill overlooking Mysuru, with the famous Nandi bull statue and Mahishasura statue midway.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Hoysala
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Chamundeshwari (Durga)
- Languages
- Kannada, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Old Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Atop Chamundi Hill. Giant Nandi statue. Mysuru royal deity
Architectural Features
Hilltop temple1,000 stepsGiant Nandi (4.9m)Mahishasura statue