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Sarveshwara Temple
- Haveri,Karnataka
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This temple, assignable to 11th century A.D. facing east (has a garbhagriha, an antarala, a navaranga and a porch). The garbhagriha houses a ling on a pedestal. The lintel (Makara Thorana) of the door frame of the antarala consists of Brahma, Mahesvara and Keshava. The walls on both sides of antarala are decorated with Jalandaras for air ventilation. The navaranga is supported by 32 pillars. The pillared porch has kaksashanas. An andiyanpa sikhara is raised over the garbhagriha. The exterior back wall of the garbhagriha has a saptamatrika panel.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.