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Kappe Chennigaraya Temple

North facade of the Kappe Chennigaraya Temple, situated inside the Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex in Karnataka, India

Kappe Chennigaraya is a smaller temple situated in the south side of the Belur Chennakeshava Temple complex in Karnataka, India. Commissioned by Shantala Devi, the pattada rani (principal queen consort) of King Vishnuvardana, the builder of the main Chennakeshava Temple, the construction of the Kappe Chennigaraya Temple began at the same time as the main … Read more

Somanathapura Keshava Temple

Main entrance and facade of the Keshava Temple, located at Somanathapura in Karnataka, India.

A Masterpiece of Hoysala Temple Art Located 24 miles east of Mysore in Karnataka, India, the Keshava Temple in Somanthapura is a shining example of Hoysala architecture. Although not as famous or as big as the Belur – Halebidu temples, it is as stunningly beautiful and ornate. Built in 1258 CE, more than 100 years … Read more

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