Belur Chennakeshava Temple – Bracket Figures

Belur Chennakeshava Temple - Bracket figures mounted on the pillars on the exterior wall surrounding the Navaranga

The Belur Chennakeshava Temple, a gem among stones, is an architectural marvel. It showcases the Hoysala architecture with many notable features, including its unique layout, ornate pillars (one of them revolves about its own axis), and most importantly, the bracket figures, the beautifully carved sculptures mounted on the exterior wall at an angle just below … Read more

Belur Chennakeshava Temple – Wall Surrounding the Garbhagriha

Located 137 miles west of Bangalore in southern India, the Belur Chennakeshava Temple is a magnificent temple dedicated to Vishnu. King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty commissioned the temple in 1167 CE to commemorate his victory over the Cholas at Talakadu. Architecturally classified as the Mantapa style temple – a subclass under the southern Dravida … Read more

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