Ananthashayana is oldest temple in Karkala dedicated to Lord Ananthapadmanabha. The temple is built by Bairarasaru, Jain Kings of Karkala, soon after finding the moorthy of lord Ananthapadmanabha in a lake near Nellikaru. It is believed that the idol is sculptedduring Hoysala Period.

The temple is completely madeup of stone and it is west facing.

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