Architectural Wonder THE CHENNAKESAVA TEMPLE BELUR

Architectural Wonder THE CHENNAKESAVA TEMPLE BELUR
Author: Sainath Reddappa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2020-07-08
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Chennakesava Temple, Belur situated on the river Yagachi. a monument of exquisite architecture built by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana A.D 1117. The Hoysalas ruled over southern part of Kamataka from river Tungabhadra in the north up to river Kaveri to the south between A.D 1000 and A.D 1346. During their reign, this region flourished with rich art and culture and many temples were erected. This grand temple is of star-shape with intricate carving on the exterior walls and interiors with marvelous sculptures and lathe-turned pillars. The major attractions of this temple are the rail parapet running around the temple, large images of Gods and Goddesses, the bracket figures of various attitudes, the car-like niches, the gravity pillar, the ceiling and the stone screen. The sculptures are highly ornated

Ancient & Medieval History

Ancient & Medieval History
Author: YCT Expert Team
Publisher: YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES
Total Pages: 224
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
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2021-22 All IAS/PCS Ancient & Medieval History G S PLANNER-4 Chapter-wise Solved Papers With Exam Oriented Explanation

Architectural Wonder The Kesava Temple Somanathapur

Architectural Wonder The Kesava Temple Somanathapur
Author: Sainath Reddappa
Publisher: Sainath Reddappa
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2020-06-29
Genre: Architecture
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The Kesava temple at Somanathapur, located 36 KM from Mysore in Karnataka is a good example of the Hoysala architecture. This grand celebrated temple enriched with intricate sculptures and architecture is erected on a raised terrace of star shape. The sculptures on the wall appear to have been executed on wood and not on stone with extreme perfection and dedication. Not just the sculptures this complicated structure proves their architectural dexterity and talent. This main temple is surrounded by pillared cloister with sub-shrines. This grand temple enjoys similar and at par importance as the Kesava temple at Belur and the Hoysalesvara temple at Halebid

The Glory of Hoysala Queens

The Glory of Hoysala Queens
Author: Rekha Rao
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-06-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781075772245

The social life of the queens of Hoysala period are presented in the beautiful Shilabalika sculptures of Belur temple. This highly illustrative book recreates the world of Hoysala queens by shedding light on how the queens got groomed in various fields of arts and sports. A comparative study of Manasollasa and the Shilabalika panels prove that a study of the literary source Manasollasa is essential to understand the activities depicted in the immortal beauties of Belur temple.

A Complete Guide to Hoysaḷa Temples

A Complete Guide to Hoysaḷa Temples
Author: Gerard Foekema
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 8170173450

In Southern Karnataka, 4 Small Villages Are World-Famous For Tourism: Belur, Halebid, Somanathapur And Shravan Belgola. The First Three Of Them Show Hoysala Temples, Richly Carved Hindu Temples Dating From The 12Th And 13Th Centuries. This Tourist Book Is The First That Aims To Present The Complete Group Of Hoysala Temples To A Large Audience. Not Only The Three Famous Temples Are Discussed And Illustrated, But Also More Than 10 Others That Are Extremely Worth Visiting For Tourists And That Were, Until Now, Only Known To Archaeologists.