<p>New Delhi: Karnataka's tableau in the 76th Republic Day parade here on Sunday depicted the exquisite and artistic temples of the historic city of Lakkundi.</p>.<p>Located in Gadag district of Karnataka, about 70 km from Hubballi, Lakkundi is called the "Cradle of Stone Craft" for its stunning stone architecture.</p>.<p>The front part of the tableau that rolled down Kartavya Path had the Brahma statue from the Brahma Jinalaya temple, the oldest Jain shrine in Lakkundi dedicated to Lord Mahaveera.</p>.<p>It was followed by the open-pillared mantapa of the Brahma Jinalaya temple.</p>.Republic Day lessons for the glocal citizen.<p>The main section of the tableau had on display the grand and ornate Kashi Vishweshwara temple and Nanneshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.</p>.<p>The temples of Lakkundi reflect the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka and celebrate all faiths and religions. The southern state has always been a "SarvaJanangadaShaanthiya Thota", a quintessential garden of peace.</p>.<p>Lakkundi is home to beautiful temples, stepwells and inscriptions from the Chalukya dynasty.</p>.<p>Besides being a cultural powerhouse, Lakkundi was a large thriving city and a commercial hub between the 10th and 12th century AD.</p>.<p>The city was ruled by several dynasties but the most important of them were the Chalukyas.</p>.<p>Lakkundi is a paradise for antiquarians and architecture enthusiasts. It has 50 temples, most of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, 101 stepwells and 29 inscriptions.</p>.<p>It is an epitome of the Kalyani Chalukyas' excellence in art, culture and architecture. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Karnataka's tableau in the 76th Republic Day parade here on Sunday depicted the exquisite and artistic temples of the historic city of Lakkundi.</p>.<p>Located in Gadag district of Karnataka, about 70 km from Hubballi, Lakkundi is called the "Cradle of Stone Craft" for its stunning stone architecture.</p>.<p>The front part of the tableau that rolled down Kartavya Path had the Brahma statue from the Brahma Jinalaya temple, the oldest Jain shrine in Lakkundi dedicated to Lord Mahaveera.</p>.<p>It was followed by the open-pillared mantapa of the Brahma Jinalaya temple.</p>.Republic Day lessons for the glocal citizen.<p>The main section of the tableau had on display the grand and ornate Kashi Vishweshwara temple and Nanneshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.</p>.<p>The temples of Lakkundi reflect the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka and celebrate all faiths and religions. The southern state has always been a "SarvaJanangadaShaanthiya Thota", a quintessential garden of peace.</p>.<p>Lakkundi is home to beautiful temples, stepwells and inscriptions from the Chalukya dynasty.</p>.<p>Besides being a cultural powerhouse, Lakkundi was a large thriving city and a commercial hub between the 10th and 12th century AD.</p>.<p>The city was ruled by several dynasties but the most important of them were the Chalukyas.</p>.<p>Lakkundi is a paradise for antiquarians and architecture enthusiasts. It has 50 temples, most of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, 101 stepwells and 29 inscriptions.</p>.<p>It is an epitome of the Kalyani Chalukyas' excellence in art, culture and architecture. </p>