 In spite of the vandalism the ornate Nagareshwara temple was subjected to, it still retains its beauty.The impressive Bankapur fort area has the eye catching 66 pillared Nagareshwar temple (locals call it as "Aravattu Kambada Gudi" - means "60 pillars temple" in Kannada) was built (in a depression to conceal it from invaders) in the 11th century in Chalukya style (in a depression).There are many well carved pillars.