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Hoysaleswara Temple

Hoysaleswara Temple
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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 50.8 kilometers from Sakleshpur.
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Hoysaleswara Temple

Halebid-Belur goes together like twin cities and one of the best places to visit in Sakleshpur. Divided only by a short drive, both were home to the Hoysala dynasty for three centuries, from the middle of the 11th century to the middle of the 14th century. Coming upon one after visiting the other is like recognizing a family reflection. Halebid and Belur look resembling being star-shaped. The Hoysaleswara temple is popular for having some most intricate carvings in India. Halebid-Belur temple is also reckoned as Hoysaleswara Temple. Out of the 92 Hoysala temples in Karnataka, this temple is the best. These temples are not just about worship but also about the culture. 

Who built Belur Halebid

Halebid and Belur were made by the king Vishnuvardhana. It was permitted by king Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also reckoned by the name, Velapura, that is an early Hoysala Empire capital. The Hoysaleswara Temple was built through 103 years, and it was made over three generations. To explore these exceptionally decorated temples must add Halebid and Belur in your list of Sakleshpur places to see.

History

The Hoysaleswara Temple was discovered by a Jain, Nripakama, whose kingdom was sandwiched between the Chalukyas in the north and the Cholas in the south. The inheritor was Vinayaditya, the son of Nripa Kama. He is recognized by later generations that often, incorrectly, envisage him to be the establisher of the dynasty. But Halebid and Belur tend to outbrave history. It is sparse to find a place that takes place so untouched by time. The rare and gorgeous architecture of the Hoysaleswara Temple has made this place famous for tourists among Sakleshpur tourist places

The Hoysaleswara Temple is a cut from the soft stone called chloritic schist. It permitted for magnificent detailing, explicit in the intricately carved temple walls. The handwork of ivory and sandalwood is reflected in the architecture of this temple. This handwork was the tradition of the Hoysaleswara Temple. So, must be sure that you are getting to visit this fantastic place along with your Sakleshpur tour package.

As representations of South Indian styles, they are analogous, perhaps, only to the temples at Khajuraho. Of particular interest are the engineering techniques applied in assembling the temple, especially the locking systems that used in gridlocks, interlocks and the pin and socket system. They were applied for attaching severally carved panels onto the walls and ceilings, acquiring a continuous and inalienable appearance for what are different stone structures. For this excellent structure, the Hoysaleswara Temple is famous enough among Sakleshpur places to visit.

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