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Shri Siddeshwara Swamy Temple

Siddhesvara Temple (Siddheswara or Siddesvara), also known as Purada Siddeshwara was built with soapstone and is located in Haveri. The temple is similar to the Chalukyan temples based near Haveri. Initially, the temple was constructed as a Vaishnava temple, but later in the years, the Jains removed the images and thus the Shiva temple was created since it came under the possession of Shiva devotees.

The ideal time to visit this temple is in March and April, during Ugadi and on 1st November during Kannada Rajyotsav.The construction and art of the temple are considered as an example of the 12th century; however, if we go by the inscriptional evidence within the temple it suggests that the temple was built in the late 11th century. While currently the temple is used as a Shaiva temple dedicated to God Shiva. It has beautiful 1300 stone cravings which make it one of the most astounding beauties to visit in the city.