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ASI Protected
Male Mahadeshwara Temple
MM Hills, Karnataka
15th Century CE
Hilltop temple in the Eastern Ghats at 3,000 feet, surrounded by forests. Major pilgrimage for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Mahadeshwara)
- Languages
- Kannada, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Old Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Hilltop at 3,000 feet. Forest setting in Eastern Ghats. Major Karnataka pilgrimage
Architectural Features
Hilltop templeWildlife sanctuaryForest settingStone chariot