Chennakeshava and Someshwara temple at Mosale.
Nageshvara and Chennakeshava Temples at Mosale
Nageshvara and Chennakeshava Temples at Mosale
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osale is located about 10km ( 6 miles ) from Hassan on the Hassan - Mysore road. There are two Hoysala temples at Mosale one dedicated to Chennakeshava and another to Someshwara.
Hoysala temples at Mosale.
Hoysala temples at Mosale.
Hoysala temples at Mosale.
Hoysala temples at Mosale.
Soapstone 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.