Just outside Hassan, which sits almost in the middle of southern Karnataka, undulating plains begin to incline into the Western Ghats. On the way, it passes through Belur, a nondescript town except for the spectacular Channakeshava temple built by the mighty Hoysalas, who ruled between the 10th-14th centuries. After years of lobbying, research and documentation, this, along with the Hoysalesvara …
For weekend travellers with a passion for history and archaeology, Mandya district is an excellent place for an immersive experience. ‘’The second Panchakuta temple that has survived to this date is the Panchalingeshwara temple at Govindanahall and is important historically,’’ said Prof. Rangaraju who has done his doctorate on the Hoysalas. Regarding its architectural importance, Prof. Rangaraju said the Govindanahalli …
THE Siva temple in Halebidu and its Vaishnavite twin dedicated to Chennakeshava in Belur, both in Hassan district of Karnataka, together present a stunning pantheon of filigreed Hindu divinities painstakingly carved out of stone. The construction of the Halebidu temple, a classic example of Hoysala excellence in sculpture, was built around 1121 CE, with the patronage of Ketamalla Setti, a …
