Akkanabasadi Temple

Location

Akkana Basadi, built in 1121 AD by Achiakka, in the Sravanabelagola town is a grandeur specimen of Hoysala sculpture and architecture. Akkana Basadi got its name as it was built by Achiakka, the wife of Chandramouli, a Brahmin minister of the Hoysala King Ballala II. The temple is built in marvelous soap stone. The Akkanabasadi Temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum (Garbagriha), gopurams, sabha mantapa and sukanasi.

The Akkanabasadi is adorned with beautiful images of Yaksha Dharanendra and Yakshi Padmavathi. The prime deity in this grandeur temple is Parshwanatha and this idol has 5 feet length. This ancient temple is a hot tourist spot in Sravanabelagola.