11 Facts About Lakkundi

Lakkundi, referred to as Lokkugundi, was a major city prior to the 14th-century, and is a village in Gadag District of Karnataka, India.

The major Lakkundi temples have now been restored, with some ruins displayed in a local sculpture gallery and sheds near the temples.

Lakkundi is one of the most important centers for the study of Kalyana Chalukya era Hindu architecture, the so-called Lakkundi-school of architects and craftsmen.

Lakkundi is about 12 kilometers from the twin city of Gadag-Betageri, between Hampi and Goa, connected by India's National Highway 67.

Lakkundi is phonetically shortened name of the historic city of Lokkigundi, a name found in inscriptions in the village and those quite far in southern Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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Lakkundi flowered and grew with the Shiva-tradition Hindu monarch Satyasraya Irivabedanga – the successor and son of Taila II who came to power in 997 or 998 CE.

Lakkundi grew to be a major city, prosperous and one with a mint.

In 1192 CE, after many of the remarkable temples of Lakkundi were already standing, a Sanskrit inscription of Hoysala king Ballala II re-affirms the continued importance of Lakkundi and it becoming his capital.

Lakkundi has about 50 temples and temple ruins of different sizes and sophistication, all dated to pre-14th century.

Lakkundi has a number of step wells, some functioning as water tanks for the temples.

Lakkundi is known for Chalukya style temples, stepped wells and historic inscriptions.