Halebid

Halebid, located in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, is home to one of the greatest examples of Hoysala architecture. The Hoysaleswara temple has some very interesting motifs and is said have been built by Ketamalla, the commander of king Vishnu Vardhana. The pictures below were taken at the temple.

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  Shiva and Pārvatī
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  Intricate carvings showing a legend from Mahabharata where the warrior, Abhimanyu, enters the chakra vyuha
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  The Hindu Trinity - Brahmā, Vishnu, and Shiva
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  Ravana balancing the world
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  Motif depicting warriors
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  Frieze of animals, scenes from mythological episodes at the base of the temple