Western Ganga dynasty

Western Ganga dynasty was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka in India which lasted from about 350 to 1000 CE.The Western Ganga sovereignty lasted from about 350 to 550 CE. Initially ruling from Kolar and later, moving their capital to Talakadu on the banks of the Kaveri River in present Mysore district.The defeat of the Western Gangas by Cholas around 1000 resulted in the end of the Ganga influence over the region.

Western Ganga Dynasty Media

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  Old Kannada inscription of c. 726 CE, discovered in Talakad, from the rule of King Shivamara I or Sripurusha

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  Ganga Dynasty emblem on a 10th-century copper plate

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  The Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli was an important center of Jainism during the Ganga period.

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  Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). Circa 1080-1138 AD

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  Footprint worship at Shravanabelagola

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  A mantapa (hall) at the Jain Panchakuta basadi of 9th–10th century at Kambadahalli

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  Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola (982–983) C.E.

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  Kalleshwara Temple Complex, built in the 10th century by the Nolambas, a Western Ganga feudatory, at Aralaguppe in the Tumkur district

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  Seeyamangalam Mahavira Rock Cut Temple

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  Hero stone (870–906 A.D.) with old Kannada inscription at Kalleshvara temple in Aralaguppe