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Lakkundi
Lokkigundi | |
|---|---|
village | |
 Historic temples at Lakkundi | |
  Lakkundi Location in Karnataka, India  Lakkundi Lakkundi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°23′23″N 75°43′06″E / 15.38972°N 75.71833°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-26 |
| Nearest city | Gadag |
Lakkundi, also referred to as Lokkugundi, was a major city before the 14th century, and is now a village in Gadag District of Karnataka, India. By 10th century, it was already a major economic and commerce center with mint operations for South India, one mentioned in Kannada and Sanskrit inscriptions and texts. By 12th century, many Hindu and Jain temples had been consecrated here, along with public infrastructure such as stepwells and water reservoirs. Among the major temples are the Brahma Jinalaya (oldest), Mallikarjuna, Lakshminarayana, Manikeshwara, Naganatha, Kumbheshvara, Nanneshwara, Someshwara, Narayana, Nilakanteshwara, Kasivisesvara (most sophisticated, ornate), Virabhadhara, Virupaksha, and others. As its importance and wealth grew, Lakkundi became one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire.[1][2][3]
In the 14th century the city was targeted by Islamic Sultanates as they sought to plunder and establish political dominance over the South Indian Hindu kingdoms. The village of Lakkundi contains over 50 temple ruins, many of which are in poor condition and inhabited by bats. However, the major temples have been restored and are now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Lakkundi is an important center for the study of Kalyana Chalukya era Hindu architecture, known as the "Lakkundi-school" of architects andcraftsmen.[4]
British archaeologists of the 19th century played a significant role in rediscovering Lakkundi and its significance in Indian art history. The ruins of Lakkundi now highlight the history of Indian art in museums, with some ruins displayed in a local sculpture gallery (museum) and sheds near the temples.[5]
Aside from Hindu and Jain monuments, a Muslim dargah dedicated to Zindeshah Wali is also found in Lakkundi. The site attracts visitors from all over the world due to its rich historical and cultural heritage.[6]
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- ^ Adam Hardy (1995). Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation : the Karṇāṭa Drāviḍa Tradition, 7th to 13th Centuries. Abhinav Publications. pp. 157–160, 335–337. ISBN 978-81-7017-312-0.
- ^ "Archaeological Survey of India". asi.nic.in. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Eb, Pranav (10 April 2018). "A Guide To Nelliyampathy: Nature At Its Best". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Lakkundi | India | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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