Hoysala architecture

The Chennakesava Temple of Somanathapura in Karnataka: The Splendor of Hoysala Art and Architecture – The Cultural Heritage of India

PHOTOS COURTESY: MR. DEEPAK SETTY of PANDURANGA COFFEE WORKS CHIKAMAGALUR Those of us who have visited Belur and Halebid will surely remember being awestruck by the sheer magnificence of the temples, wondering and praising the master sculptor - Jakanachari. But how many of us have bothered to find out where Jakanachari was born and which are the other temples that bear his signature. Jakanachari, the master sculptor was born and brought up at Kaidala, a small non-descript village nearby…

If planning for a day trip nearby Bangalore, then Belur and Halebidu could be good option. You have 2 route options to visit this place. One route is through Shravanabelagola (famous Jain pilgrimage center), Hassan and the another one is through Tumkur road. We took Tumkur route option. Started at about 8 am in the morning and reached Halebidu at about 12 pm. Halebidu: Also known as Dwara Samudra. It was the capital of Hoysalas. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sculptors are all…

The journey for a devotee of Lord Rama from Ayodhya to Lanka takes us through many places in India. One such place is Kishkindha ….. Proceeding ahead with our pilgrimage to LORD RAMAs Holy…

Madanikas (celestial maidens) of the Belur Hoysala Chennakeshava temple built in 11th century. There are a total of 42 beautifully crafted Madanikas around the temple. Some madanikas are presented here. The entire temple is a fine and intricately carved architectural marvel. #hinduism #hindu #hindutemple

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Hoysala dynasty, family that ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 ce in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The first kings came from the hills northwest of Dorasamudra (present-day Halebid), which became their capital about 1060. With their hardy hill-dwelling, Kannada-speaking followers, they gradually absorbed Gangavadi (Mysore state) and the rich lands beyond the Tungabhadra toward Dharwar and Raichur. The imperialistic programs of the…

Somnathpur or Somanathapura is a small village located few kilometres away from Mysore; the focus of the place is the outstanding Keshena Temple, also known as Cassava or Chennakesava Temple; considered as a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, this star-shaped temple was built during the 13th century AD during the reign of the Hoysala King Narasimha III; the monument surrounded by cloisters, consists of three accurately carved sanctuaries situated in the middle of a courtyard; the…

Keshava Temple of Hoysala Architecture at Somanathapura, Karnataka, India..