Sri Harihareshwara Temple, Harihar
Lord Harihara (half Shiva, half Vishnu)
Harihar, Davanagere district, Karnataka
Hoysala temple of Harihara — Shiva and Vishnu in one image — on the Tungabhadra.
History
Built in 1224 CE by Polalva, a commander of the Hoysala king Narasimha II. The deity is half Shiva (Hara) and half Vishnu (Hari), symbolising the unity of the two traditions. Legend says they combined to slay the demon Guhasura here.
Festivals
- Rathotsava
- Maha Shivaratri
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Directions to Sri Harihareshwara Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Hubballi Airport, about 130 km
- By train
- Harihar station, about 1 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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