• Dr.Jayamma.B.

The original city of Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri) have a combined city administration. It is a region of Great historical importance. It is known for it's important monuments. Gadag Taluka is full of ancient sculptures and temples. The Trikuteshwar Veeranarayana, Sarswathi and Someshwara temples of Gadag and temples of Lakkundi are known for their architectural and sculptural granduer. Most of the temples of Gadag belong to Kalyana Chalukyan style of architecture, representing a grand style of art and architecture. A few temples and sculptures belong to Hoysala and Vijayanagara period. Even today sculptural art enjoys encouragement in this region.

Karnataka, Trikuteshwar Veeranarayana, Sarswathi and Someshwara, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vaman Parasurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki etc.

"Vaishanava Sculptures of Gadag Region", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.e222-e225, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212429.pdf

"Vaishanava Sculptures of Gadag Region", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppe222-e225, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212429.pdf