Lakshmeshwara (historically known as Puligere) is a town, and newly created Taluk place along with Gajendragad in Gadag district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is about 40 km from Gadag and 55 km from Hubli. It is an agricultural trading town. Historically was an important center of Jainism and served as the capital role under the Badami Chalukyas and subsequent dynasties.
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It was known as Purigere, Puligere, Hurigere, Huligere and Purika-nagara in the past.
Lakshmeshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva. There are many important temples in this historic town, including the other Shiva temple, the Someshwara Temple. There are two ancient Jain temples (Sannabasadi and Shankabasadi) in the town, as well as a notable Jamma Masjid. Lakshmeshwara is also home for many smaller shrines, a dargah, the Kodiyellamma temple, the Mukha Basavanna shrine, and a gigantic idol of Suryanarayana.
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Towns around Lakshmeshwar
- Shirhatti17 km NE
- Mulgund18 km N
- Savanūr22 km SW
- Kundgol28 km NW
- Shiggaon30 km SW
- Bankāpur32 km SW
- Annigeri33 km N
- Gadag-Betageri36 km NE
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