Doddagadduvalli
Hassan, Hassan, Karnataka
- Description
Doddagaddavalli is situated near Hassan, Karnataka, adjacent to a serene lake and is one of the oldest surviving Hoysala temples, having been completed in 1113 CE during the reign of King Vishnuvardhana. It is another hidden gem about which not much is known. It is a live temple i.e. daily puja is performed in the temple, and it is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Doddagaddavalli is a typical village untouched by the modern infrastructure of cities, comprising of brightly painted houses. It hardly gets a second glance from travellers passing by on the highway, except from those who come specifically looking for the treasure it conceals.