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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Lakshmeshwara
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| image_skyline = Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara.jpg
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| image_caption = Someshwara temple complex at Lakshmeshwara
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Gadag district|Gadag]]
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| subdivision_name4 = [[Haveri]]
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| area_total_km2 = 6.95
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| elevation_m = 634
| population_total = 36754
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]]
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 582 116
| registration_plate = KA 26
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'''Lakshmeshwara''' is a town, and newly created Taluk place along with [[Gajendragad]] in [[Gadag district]],<ref>http://nammasarkara.in/en/revenue-dept/ {{dead link|date=August 2021}}</ref> in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is about 40 km from [[Gadag]] and 55 km from [[Hubli]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.india9.com/i9show/Lakshmeshwar-59196.htm
|title=Lakshmeshwar
|publisher=India9
|date=7 June 2005
|access-date=22 January 2019
}}</ref> It is an [[Agriculture|agricultural]] [[Trade|trading]] town. Lakshmeshwara / Someshwara Temple dedicated to [[Shiva]]. There are many important temples in this historic town, including the other Shiva temple, the "Someshwara Temple". There are two ancient Jain temples (Sannabasadi and Shankabasadi) in the town, as well as a notable Jamma Masjid. Lakshmeshwara is also home for many smaller shrines, a [[dargah]], the Kodiyellamma temple, the Mukha Basavanna shrine, and a gigantic idol of Suryanarayana.

==Geography==
Lakshmeshwar is at {{Coord|15.13|N|75.47|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Lakshmeshwar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Lakshmeshwar]</ref> It has an average elevation of 634 [[metre]]s (2080 [[foot (length)|feet]]).

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Lakshmeshwara had a population of 33,411. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Lakshmeshwar has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 53%. In Lakshmeshwar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==History==
Lakshmeshwara is famous for prolific culture and literature. It is a place with rich heritage in [[Karnataka]] hence it is called as Tirulugannada Nadu. Many kings have patronised the place.

Lakshmeshwar or ancient Huligere or Puligere<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf
|title=Karnataka, The Tourist Paradise
|access-date=2009-02-25
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304232130/http://www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf
|archive-date=2009-03-04
}}</ref> was the capital of Puligere-300.<ref name="LAKSHMESHWARA">{{cite web
|url=http://www.jainheritagecentres.com/karnataka/lakshmeshwara.htm
|title=LAKSHMESHWARA
|access-date=2009-02-10
}}</ref> Puligere means pond of tigers. There are theories of the origin of the name Lakshmeshwara:{{citation needed|date=March 2011}} Name itself suggest [[Lakshmi]] worshipped [[Shiva]] and Did Penance to be Goddess of wealth and main Deity of temple is [[Shiva]].

Other names include Purigere, Porigere, Purikanagar and Pulikanagar.

[[Adikavi Pampa]] wrote his famous poetry in Lakshmeshwara.

Many Jain saints and writers have flourished here.<ref name="LAKSHMESHWARA"/> They include Devachakra Bhattaraka, Shankanacharya, Hemadevacharya, Padmasena, Tribhuvana Chandra Padmita and Rama Dvacharya.

==Someshwara temple complex==
The most important monument at Lakshemshwar is the Someshwara temple complex (11th century).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/Sep232008/spectrum2008092291444.asp |title=Attention please!, Deccan herald |publisher=Deccan herald |access-date=2009-02-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406015652/http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/Sep232008/spectrum2008092291444.asp |archive-date=6 April 2012 }}</ref> The temple complex with three main entrances is surrounded by high walls look like a fort. It is a splendid specimen of [[Chalukya]] architecture.

In middle of the temple complex, there is a Someshwara temple, surrounded by many small temples mainly dedicated to [[Shiva]], along the compound wall, built with granite, some halls in the complex meant for resting devotees.

===Someshwara temple===
Someshwara temple with the traditional structures of a temple includes a [[garbha griha]], an ''ardha mantapa'' or halfway hall, a navaranga and a ''mukha mantapa'' or entrance porch.

The [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] and [[Shiva]] Parvati idols in the temple are exquisitely sculpted. These idols are referred to as ''Saurashtra Someshwara'', as these idols were brought by a [[Shiva]] devotee from [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] and installed at Lakshmeshwara.

===Open well===
Inside the Someshwara temple complex, behind the temple, there is an open step-well. This step-well, being richly carved and ornamented, is of architectural and artistic significance.

===Kannada inscriptions===
At the Someshwara temple complex, there are many Kannada inscription.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://archive.org/stream/epigrahiaindicav014766mbp/epigrahiaindicav014766mbp_djvu.txt
|title=Full text of "EPIGRAHIA INDICA VOL 16", LAKSHMESHWAR
|publisher=MANAGER OF PUBLICATIONS,DELHI
|access-date=2009-03-17
}}</ref> Over 50 stone inscriptions (records) show the cultural importance.

* The [[Kannada]] ([[Kannadiga]]) poet Kayasena of [[Mulgund]], who wrote in the ''Bharmamrita'', was a disciple of Narendrasena II of the Lakshmeshwar inscription of 1081.
* Lakshmeshwar inscription of the reign of Jagadekamella II.
* Two Jain Inscription of [[Mulgund]] and Lakshmeshwar
* The Lakshmeshwar inscriptions (in [[Kannada]] dated 13 January 735), during 733–744 CE [[Vikramaditya II]] was the son of King Vijayaditya who ascended the [[Badami Chalukyas]] throne following the death of his father.

<gallery>
Image:Large mantapa with lathe turned pillars in Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|''Mantapa'' (hall) with lathe turned pillars at Someshwara temple
Image:Close up of vimana and sikhara of the Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|''[[Shikhara]]'' over the sanctum of Someshwara temple
Image:Steep steps of the Kalyani in the Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|Step-well at Someshwara temple complex
Image:Steps leading to water in the Kalyani in the Someshwara temple complex at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|Open well at Someshwara temple complex
Image:Someshwara temple complex at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|Someshwara temple
Image:Old Kannada inscription in Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara.jpg|Kannada inscriptions at Someshwara temple complex
</gallery>

==Jain Basadis==
{{Main|Lakshmeshwara Jain temples}}

Jainism related to Lakshmeshwara has long history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jainsamaj.org/literature/monuments-071004.htm |title=Jaina Monuments in North Karnataka |publisher=by Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy |access-date=2009-03-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090823080541/http://jainsamaj.org/literature/monuments-071004.htm |archive-date=23 August 2009 }}</ref> Lakshmeshwara Jain temples dates back to 7th century CE. Lakshmeshwara is one of the ancient Jain centres. Many Jain temples are mentioned in the inscriptions.<ref name="LAKSHMESHWARA"/>

;Shanka Basadi
[[File:Lakshmeshwara Old Jain temple 1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Historical Jain temple at Lakshmeshwara, [[Karnataka]]]]

Shanka Basadi is one of the two historical Jinalayaa at Lakshmeswar. [[Neminath]] (Shankha is the symbol of Neminath), the 22nd Jain [[thirthankar]]a, is the presiding deity of this [[Jain Basadi]]. Basadi, which consists of a [[garbhagriha]], a large [[ardhamandapa]], larger mahamandapa and a rangamandapa. The rangamandapa has three entrances (south, north and west). It has a chaturmukha structure in diminutive model, each of which carries three figures. it has a rekhanagara shikhara. The unique feature of this temple is the Sahasrakuta Jinabimba in minute form. [[Adikavi Pampa]] wrote ''Adi Purana'', seated in this Basadi.

;Ananthanatha basadi
Another Jain temple at Lakshmeshwara is the Ananthanatha Basadi, built in AD 1250, which is in the middle of the town. This Basadi is an example of the [[Chalukya]] style of architecture.

==Islamic monuments==
During the 16th &17th century laxmeshwar laxmeshwar was governed by the general Syed Ankush khan (syed bukhari) under Adil shahi kingdom of Bijapur, He was warrior also pious noble saint so The king appoint and rewarded him this place and surrounding villages as his jagir, He had his fort here at laxmeshwar were he would run his darbar (today's govt revenue offices). During his period many of Islamic monuments came into existence. This saint ankush khan also donated zagir at Shiratti to one desai for religious activities and started the fakirswamy tradition, Later syed Ankushkhan settled in a village near laxmeshwar where there's his mausoleum dargah (Bade nana dargah), where thousands of devotees gather every month; Every year urus is celebrated by the saints Lenial descendants Dr D. B. Peerzade and family.

After the fall of adil shahi sultanate 19th century pre and early post independence laxmeshwar was under miraj sarkar (patvardhan) later laxmeshwar was under bombay precedency before the formation of state of karnataka...... :::::: The ''Dargah'' (mausoleum) of Sulaiman Badshah Qadri, also known as the "Doodh Nana Valli" is located in the town. The dargah is known as "Doodh Nana" because it is customary for people to bring milk ("doodh") to perform ''fateha'' at this mausoleum. The holy man buried here is Sulaiman Badshah Qadri Baba. This Sufi saint is very famous and even his painting photos are sold in different dargahs all over south India.

===Bade Nana Dargah===
During [[Adilshahi]] rule (Bijapur Sultanate), they built monuments like Masjid, Dargah. They adapted the [[Indo-Saracenic]] architectural style.

Syed Ankushkhan wali Dargah named after Ankuskhan of [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur]]. The Dargha is about one km from the KSRTC bus stand Lakshmeshwar at manjalapur. It is as old as Jumma Masjid, which is constructed in [[Indo-Saracenic]] architecture style.

===Jumma Masjid===
At Lakshmeshwar there is an artistically raised mosque (masjid)<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf
|title=Karnataka, The Tourist Paradise
|access-date=2009-02-10
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304232130/http://www.gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf
|archive-date=2009-03-04
}}</ref> of Adilshahi times.

The Jumma Masjid at Lakshmeshwara which dates back to the time of the Adilshahi rule. The mosque was built in 1617 by Ankush Khan.
Juma Masjid
In the same Street of Dargah Shareef you will find the Juma Masjid, a stone mosque constructed by Syed Ankush Khan in 1617 AD. Even the chains are made of stones. The masjid attracts a large number of tourists and it comes under Archeological Survey of India.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

Jumma Masjid is constructed in [[Indo-Saracenic]] style. The massive doors of the mosque are like a fort entrance. The mosque has two tall minarets and a large semicircular dome. There are [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]] style chains hanging across the ceiling of the mosque.

==See also==
* [[Shigli]]
* [[Western Chalukya]]
* [[Western Chalukya architecture]]
* [[Lakkundi]]
* [[Dambal]]
* [[Kundgol]]
* [[Annigeri]]
* [[Magadi Bird Sanctuary]]
* [[Sudi]]
* [[Gadag]]
* [[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]]
* [[Haveri]]
* [[North Karnataka]]
* [[Tourism in North Karnataka]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Historical Places in Karnataka}}
{{Hindu temples in Karnataka}}
{{Settlements in Gadag district}}
{{Gadag}}
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[[Category:History of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Karnataka]]
[[Category:8th-century Jain temples]]
[[Category:Chalukya dynasty]]
[[Category:Western Chalukya Empire]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Gadag district]]

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