Belur & Halebidu
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Untouched by time and the ravages of history, Belur-Halebid stand as twin-cities that reflect the architectural mastery of the Hoysalas. Home to the celebrated Hoysala dynasty for three centuries, the temples of Beluru and Halebidu continue to mesmerise over 700 years after they were built for the intricate carving and fine detailing on soft, chloritic schist stone that has made them iconic. The feature of these temples that have left all who pass through them in awe though is the engineering marvel of their locking systems. It attached separately carved panels in grid-locks, making them seem continuous and inseparable - like they were carved from a single rock!
Main Attractions
Gomateshwara Temple
The Bahubali statue, magnificent in form, is a 57-feet-high monolithic statue built around 983 A.D.
Doddagaddavalli Temple
This Lakshmi Devi temple was built by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana in 1114 C.E.
Chennakesava Temple
An iconic 12th-century Hindu temple that exemplifies the architectural prowess of the Hoysalas, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Halebidu Temple
Also known as the Hoysaleswara temple and dedicated to Lord Shiva in the 12th century, the temple boasts over 1000 carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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