Hosaholalu
Hosaholalu has a beautiful Hoysala temple dedicated to Lakshmirarayana , a form of lord Vishnu. This is a functional temple with active worship. Also one …
Bucheswara temple at Koravangala
Bucheswara temple at Koravangala
Bucheswara temple at Koravangala
Koravangala is located about 12km ( 8 miles ) from Hassan on the Hassan – Arsikere road. Bucheswara temple at Koravangala
Chennakeshava and Someshwara temple at Mosale.
Chennakeshava and Someshwara temple at Mosale.
Chennakeshava and Someshwara temple at Mosale.
Mosale is located about 10km ( 6 miles ) from Hassan on the Hassan – Mysore road. There are two Hoysala temples at Mosale one …
Narasimha Pillar of Belur
Narasimha Pillar of Belur
Narasimha Pillar of Belur
There are about 50 artistically decorated pillers inside the Chennakesava Temple of Belur. They are all unique and outstanding specimens of Hoysala architecture. A couple …
Soapstone sculptures
Soapstone sculptures
Soapstone sculptures
The beauty of the Hoysala templs , particularly its intricate carvings owes a lot to one material – Soapstone. Unlike granite, sandstone and marble used in the construction of most of India’s ancient monuments, soapstone is softer with some peculiar properties that set it apar from the former materials. To give you an idea , the softer version of the soapstone can be carved even with your finger nail.
Temples
Temples
Temples
At first it may appear as if all the Hoysala temples are molded out of same architectural cast. But each of the Hoysala temples are …