God
Channakeshava is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is facing in West direction and measures 8.5 feet in height. The idol is in Standing posture and the carvings of jewellery on the idol are dainty, detailed and flawless.
Goddess
Goddess Sridevi and Bhoodevi are the consorts of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
The statue in Kaidala is last statue sculpted by Jakanachari and it resembles the one in Halibedu. On the day of the Makara Shankaranthi, the rays of the sun fall directly at the feet of the main deity.
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Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 KSRTC Government Bus Stand Tumkuru |
7.3 KM | 080-49596666 |
 Tumkur Railway station |
6.7 KM | 139 |
 Kempegowda International Airport |
92.1 KM | 18001800033 |
Architecture
The place Kaidala got its name from the Kannada words ‘Kai’ and ‘dala’ which means the ‘one who gave hands’. This name relates to the legend associated with the famous sculptor Jakanachari who is said to have got back his right hand after sculpting the divine statue of Lord Channakeshava. Sri Chennakeshava Temple is facing in West direction and constructed in Vijayanagara style of architecture and Hoysala sculpture styles. Gopuram is a three-tiered massive structure with beautiful carvings and the sanctum contains an image of Keshava raised on a large pedestal. The complete temple complex has a tall fort-like wall or Prakara around it and the outer wall of the temple has a small image of a couple who they think they are the parents of Jakkanachari.
Mandapams & Pillars : The large doorway is flanked by pillars with beautifully carved relief works of nubile dancing girls, sages, gods and goddesses. On the right pillar is an image of Chenna Keshava, similar to the idol in the Garbagriha, along with his consorts on the side panels. On the left pillar is a 11 feet tall figure of a person with folded hands which some people say is that of the celebrated sculptor Jakanachari while others claim it as that of the Chieftain Gule Bachi. On entering the temple you will see four eloquently carved black granite pillars that support the temple in the front.
Read more about the history of Hoysala Dynasty in our Blog - Architecture Marvels of Hoysala Empire
Religious Significance
Legends of the place : Jakanachari a famous sculpture leaves behind his wife and unborn child and travels far and wide to gain name & fame. Sculpting beautiful statues, constructing temples over a long period of time he forgets his family, in the mean while he reaches Hoysala kingdom where he agrees to sculpt deity Lord Channakeshava. Mean while his son, Dankanachari leaves home in search of his father. On the day before the Channakeshava idol has to be installed in Belur, Dankanachari reaches the place & claims that there is a flaw in the idol, Jakanachari refuses to accept that there could be a blemish and proclaims that he will cut off his own hand if a flaw is found.
A test was conducted and the statue was covered with sandle paste, and for his surprise the paste dried up everywhere except in the navel area.They find a live frog living in the sand and water nestled inside the cavity. Jakanachari cuts his hand after his son finds the flaw. Hence the statue become famous as ‘Kappe Channigaraya’ (Kappe means Frog in Kannada). Later Jakanacahri gets a vision to construct a temple at his home town. Both father-son duo move to Kaidala where it is said that Jakanachari got back his hand after he completed the Chennakeshava statue.
History
Jakanachari gets a vision directing him to dedicate a temple to Lord Chenna Kesava in his native place, Kridapura. Accordingly, He returns to that place and legend says that no sooner was the temple completed than his right hand was restored. This temple is built in 1151 A.D. by Gule Bachi, a chieftain of the Hoysala King Narasimha - I. The restoration of the temple took place during 1998-2001.
Read more about the history of Hoysala Dynasty in our Blog - Architecture Marvels of Hoysala Empire
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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