Inoli
Inoli is a small village in Dakshina Kannada, India on the banks of the Netravati River. The place is historically significant as it carries ruins of an ancient temple of Somanatha (or Lord Shiva). It is believed that the temple was destroyed couple of centuries ago as European invasion began in India. The ruins of the temple are on the top of a hill which has a very scenic view. Shree Somanatheshwara Durgaparameshwari Temple, Inoli, Pavoor, Mangalore an ancient and powerful shrine in South Canara.
Inoli | |
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village | |
| Country |  |
| State | Karnataka |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
This temple of Lord Shiva is situated atop the Hill. It is a wonderful sight to see surrounding from the top of the Hill and in beautiful serene and natural green surroundings by the side of Nethravathi River. The only place where the river turns north during its course.
This temple sanctified by the presence of Sri Durgaparameshwari and Sri Ganesh. This temple recently reconstructed. Villagers say that there are 5 Somanatha temples around the area. Ullala, Ammembala, Ira, Inoli, and Konaje. Abbakka Queen of Ullala was an ardent devotee of Sri Somanatha. Out of these five temples, the last one at Konaje has also been destroyed and the exact location is not known.
The temple at Inoli is being currently reconstructed with enthusiastic participation from the people of Inoli and surrounding areas.