Hoysaleswara Temple is the main attraction and a 900-year-old monument in Halebidu or Dwarasamudra, the capital of the Hoysalas. Every visit to this place brings a sense of calm and peace, one of the finest Hoysala temples. The drive from Bangalore is very good and under 250kms. I would like to share some parts of the temple visually, hoping to do justice to a place that takes you back 900 years.
A heritage-focused road trip from Bangalore, best paired with Chikmagalur Quick AnswerHalebidu and Belur are two 12th-century Hoysala temples located just...
From Belur to Halebidu, Hoysala architecture turns Karnataka’s temples into works of patient, almost unbelievable stone craftsmanship.
Beauty in Ruins: The Broken Charge of Halebidu
The Kiratarjuniya: Arjuna’s Duel with Lord Shiva
The Cavalry Row (Ashvathara): A Study in Speed
The Divine Ensemble: Musicians and Dancers
Battle of Kurukshetra: Arjuna vs. Karna
Bhima Slaying Bhagadatta’s Elephant
The Adhisthana: Layered Narratives of the Temple Base
Decoding the Divine: A Guide to Hoysala Architectural Mastery
