Mukteshwara Temple in
Chaudadanapura, is a jewel of the 11th-12th century architectural style. It was built during the glorious reign of the Chalukyas of Kalyana and the Sevunas of Devagiri. Built on the southern bank of the
Tungabhadra River, this temple worships a
swayambhu Shivling named Mukteshwara. The temple is an ideal place to view all facets of Indian civilization, encompassing religion, art and poetry.
Chaudadanapura is in Ranebennur taluk of
Haveri District. Ranebennur is accessible by road or by rail. Regular buses ply between
Bangalore (295 km) and
Ranebennur. The railway line connecting
Mumbai-
Miraj-
Hubli-
Bangalore passes through Ranebennur.
