Banashankari Temple

About this place

Banashankari Temple at Amargol town of Dharwad district situated in the state of North Karnataka is an edifice which is unique and divine at the same time. A popular tourist spot and thronged by visitors and devotees throughout the year and on festive occasions, Banashankari temple is dedicated to female goddess Parvati. Situated in between Unkal Lake and Chandramouleshwara temple at a distance of 8 kilometres from Hubli district in Dharwad, Banashankari temple is an artwork which figures on a tourist’s must visit list. This ancient temple established around 13th century is a witness to northern architectural influence in Karnataka monuments and heritage sites with Nagara form of art on which the temple is modelled. Banashankari temple has been created in a shape of two stories or Vimana or a Dwivukta style. With one storey built like a diamond shaped Nagara style steps form and the other storey built on Dravida architecture with two relics or shrines atop Vimanas. Among the two relics, one is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the idol is placed there and in the other, Goddess Parvati is seated as Banashankari.