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Hoysaleswara Temple Halebidu is dedicated to Lord Siva. Halebidu means ruined city. Halebidu was originally known as Dwarasamudra as it had a huge lake. Incarnations of Lord Vishnu were sculptured on the temple walls. Temple’s walls are replete with the most richly sculpted friezes. There are scenes from the epics, …

Kedareshwara Temple Halebidu is dedicated to Lord Siva. Halebidu was known as Dwarasamudra as it had a huge lake, it was the capital of the Hoysala Empire. Temple architecture is its attention to exquisite details and skilled craftsmanship. Temple sculptures replicate this emphasis on delicacy and craftsmanship in this focus on depicting …

Belur Temple dedicated to Lord Chennakesava Swamy. Belur was the first capital of the Hoysala Empire built on the banks of Yagachi River. Chennakesava is one of the 24 forms of Lord Vishnu. Belur Temple Architecture The main shrine of Chennakesava also known as Vijaya Narayana is in the centre …

Keerthi Narayana Temple Talakad was excavated in 1911 A.D from the sands. Temple is under the maintenance of the Archaeological department of India. Keerthi Narayana Temple Talakad History Temple was built by the King Vishnu Vardhana from Hoysala dynasty in 1117 A.D. During the same period the region got the …