Chandramouleshwara Temple, Hubli, Karnataka India

The Chandramouleshwara temple is located in the suburbs of Hubli city, in the Unkal Village. It is a 900 year old Chalukya construction. Inscriptions found in Unkal village date this temple to the 11th or 12th century. This temple has been declared as a protected monument, and is under the administration of the Archaeological Survey of India. But no proper measures have actually been taken to protect and renovate this magnificent temple. The ASI had started to build a compound wall to protect this monument from encroachment and misuse, but the work is just half finished. Kids use the temple premises as a play ground. This historical temple needs urgent action to save it and restore it to its former glory.

Unkal is one of the areas which come under Hubli-Dharwad in Karnataka, it is on old Pune Bangalore highway NH4, about 3 km from Hubli city centre. Chandramouleshwara Temple is very near to Unkal circle and Unkal Lake (on Old NH4 Between Hubli and Dharwad). Exactly opposite to the temple is the Nrupatunga Betta.

A holy place for pilgrims, Chandramouleshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.  The idol of Chandramouleshwara serves as the main attraction of this temple and attracts a large number of devotees. The temple is known for a 10 day Pooja celebration which is celebrated every year during the Hindu month Kartika.