The Kirtinarayana temple built in AD 1117 over a jagati has on plan a stellate garbhagriha, an open ardhamandapa and a navaranga with thre entrances. The gardhagriha doorways are finely carved in the hoysala style . The main image of Narayana is impressive and stands on a lotus pedestal in samabhanga .The navaranga is spacious has lathe-turned pillars and a ceiling adorned by creeper scrolls, lotuses and other floral designs.
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