Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple

Coordinates: 12°46′05″N 75°12′25″E / 12.768°N 75.207°E / 12.768; 75.207
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Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictDakshina Kannada district
DeityMahalingeshwara(Lord Shiva)
FestivalsMahashivarathri, Puttur Bedi(Main Festival), Lakshadeepothsava, Navarathri, Deepavali
Governing bodyDepartment of Muzarai, Department of Muzarai, Government of Karnataka
Features
  • Temple tree: Ashwatha Tree
Location
LocationPuttur
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is located in Karnataka
Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Location in Karnataka
Geographic coordinates12°46′05″N 75°12′25″E / 12.768°N 75.207°E / 12.768; 75.207
Architecture
TypeHindu architecture
CreatorBanga King
Completed8th Century AD
Specifications
Temple(s)1
Monument(s)2
InscriptionsAshoka inscriptions
Elevation87 m (285 ft)
Website
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Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is a 12th-century temple, located in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. Lord Shiva (popularly known as Puttur Mahalingeshwara) is the main deity.

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