Chennakeshava Temple at Haranahalli
Chennakeshava Temple at Haranahalli
Chennakeshava Temple at Haranahalli
H
aranahalli is located about 10km ( 6 miles ) from Arsikere on the Hassan- Arsikere road. There are two Hoysala temples at Haranahalli one dedicated to Chennakeshava and another to Someshwara
Chennakeshava temple at Haranahalli
Chennakeshava temple at Haranahalli
Chennakeshava temple at Haranahalli
Chennakeshava temple at Haranahalli
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.