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Ikkeri

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Ikkeri - capital of the Keladi Nayakas Its always a great time when friends group visit the home town so that one can show up the places where i played around, places where i grew up and the place which made me the man what i am ! IKKERI :      Its just 4Kms  from my house and  375Kms from B'lore. During the time of Vijayanagara rulers,this was capital of Keladi rulers.Ikkeri Kings rule started in 16th century, when King Sadashiva Nayaka of the Ikkeri family, who rose in the service of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagar.     Government has maintained the temple very well (luckily). Its wo rth to visit atleast once to see the carvings on the outside wall of the temple.If u cant visit, ask me for more photos :) a short drive to Ikkeri from my hose goes through the typical Malenadu village usual view of the Ikkeri lake in summer. 1st view of the Temple the main entrance needs some maintainace ! just a proof that i was th...