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 This quaint hamlet - 38 kms from Hassan- is
located on the banks of the river Yagachi.
It was once the capital of the Hoysala
empire, today made unforgettable for its
exquisite temples.
The Chennakeshava Temple
is one of the finest examples of Hoysala
architecture. It took 103 years to complete
and you can see why. The facade of the
temple is filled with intricate sculptures
and friezes with no portion left blank.
Elephants, episodes from the epics, sensuous
dancers... they are all there -
awe-inspiring in their intricate
workmanship.
Inside are hand-lathe-turned
filigreed pillars. The Veeranarayana Temple
and the smaller shrines are well worth a
visit. |
