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In
1820 a significant building built by Lingarajendra was Omkareshwara
temple. This has both Islamic and Gothic style of architecture.
There is a tank in front of the temple. There is a footpath
leading to a small "Mantap". The surrounding place is abode
with peace. There is a story behind building of this temple.
It is said Lingarajendra killed an honest and pious Brahmin
to fulfill his political ambitions.
That
Brahmin became a "Brahmarakshasa" and started teasing the
king with troubles. It left the king only when the king
brought a "Shivalinga" from Kashi and installed it after
building a temple. The shivalinga was named as "Omkareshwara"
and regular rituals were performed. The bars of the windows
of the temple were made of "Panchaloha" and an alphabet
"lim" has been placed in between the bars. Four minars have
been built on four corners of the temple and the central
minar is like a globe, which anybody can see.
Distance from Coorg: 1 km.
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