Constructed by the
Chalukyas around the 14th century, Lakshmi Janardana Swamy Temple is situated in Palya village of Alur taluk, about 20 km from
Hassan. The temple enshrines Lakshmi Janardana Swamy’s idol which is made out of single black stone carving, four and a half ft high. The idol resembles
Brahma,
Vishnu and
Shiva. Main temple comprises Anjaneya swamy temple, Lakshmi Devi temple, and Venugopal swamy temple. Two streams namely Shankha Tirth and Chakra Tirth flow on both its sides.
