Keladi, the first capital of the Kelladi Nayakas, is famed for its three temples dedicated to Rameshwara,Veerabhadra and Parvathi. The temples are built in a mix of Hoysala and Vijayanagara styles, with the Veerabhadra Temple being the largest and most decorative one. The Parvathi Temple has an attractive frontal mantap and ceilings adorned with wood carvings. A museum close by is a treasure-house of manuscripts, miniature paintings and other artefacts of the Kelladi period. Kelladi is also home to a Jain Basadi and a Veerashaiva Math.
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