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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 Hoysala Sculpture, Chennakeshava Temple, Body Proportion Drawing, Ancient Carvings, Hoysala Architecture, Ancient Drawings, Hindu Temples, Indian Sculpture, Temple Art

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 Sculpture, Hoysala Temple, Temple Carvings, Chennakeshava Temple, Ancient India Map, Temple Sculpture, Hoysala Architecture, Temple Drawing, Historical Sculptures

The construction of this temple was caused by Somnatha, a high officer under Hoyasala King Narasimha ||| (1254-1291 A.D.) It is a splendid example of the hoyasala style of architecture, it stands on a raised platform in the centre of... Continue Reading →

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Hoysala dynasty | Indian dynasty | Britannica.com Ancient Buildings Architecture, Indian Arch, Hoysala Architecture, Temple India, India Travel Places, Ancient Indian Architecture, Buddhist Symbols, Goddess Sculpture, Fu Dog

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…

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HOYSALA TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE AND GRANDEUR: Chenna Kesava Temple (1150 A.D), Kaidala, Tumkuru Taluk, Tumkur District. Hoysala Temple, Hoysala Architecture, Indian Temple Architecture, Ancient Indian Architecture, Dance Images, Indian Sculpture, Temple Architecture, Temple Art, Indian Temple

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…

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