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
Discover Badami Cave 2, one of the remarkable rock-cut temples of Badami in Karnataka. Dedicated to Vishnu, this cave temple features beautifully carved sculptural panels of Vishnu avatars, Varahavatara and Vamana-Trivikrama, elegant pillars, and eye-catching geometric ceiling designs, including the fish wheel and swastika maze. Though smaller than Caves 1 and 3, Cave 2 offers an important glimpse into the evolution of early Chalukya rock-cut temple architecture and sculptural art during the Early Chalukya period.
Located in Belur, about 137 miles west of Bangalore in Karnataka, India, the Chennakeshava Temple is an architectural masterpiece and engineering marvel. Dedicated to Vishnu, it is one of the most beautiful temples in India, and with its unique style and features, it stands out from all the rest. Built by the Hoysalas in the … Read more
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