Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu
Hoysaleswara temple at Halebeedu
Hoysaleswara temple at Halebeedu
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he Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu name is associated with the Hoysala ruler Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara though the construction of the temple is attributed to the local influential trade guild of the city during 12th century CE.Hoysaleswara temple is associated with the Saiva sect of Hinduism with Siva linga in the shrines. You can also see two majestically executed Nandi images facing the shrines.
Bangalore to :
Bangalore to Hampi | Bangalore to Chennai | Bangalore to Mysore | Bangalore to Wayanad | Bangalore to Kerala | Bangalore to Coorg
Delhi to :
Tamilnadu Express | Grand Trunk Express
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Mumbai to Hampi
Goa to :
Goa to Hampi | Goa to Howrah
Distance to
Bangalore to : Bangalore to Hampi | Bangalore to Chennai | Bangalore to Mysore | Bangalore to Wayanad | Bangalore to Kerala | Bangalore to Coorg Delhi to : Tamilnadu Express | Grand Trunk Express Mumbai to : Mumbai to Hampi Goa to : Goa to Hampi | Goa to HowrahSoapstone sculptures
The beauty of the Hoysala templs , particularly its intricate carvings owes a lot to one material - Soapstone. Unlike granite, sandstone and marble used in the construction of most of India's ancient monuments, soapstone is softer with some peculiar properties that set it apar from the former materials. To give you an idea , the softer version of the soapstone can be carved even with your finger nail.