Magnificent Belur - Poetry in soapstone
Belur, 40 km from Hassan city and 220 km from Bangalore, is in Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. The Chennakeshava temple was built by the Hoysalas under the rule of King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE. The deity of this temple is lord Vishnu and the word 'Chennakeshava' … More »Magnificent Belur - Poetry in soapstone
Mahabalipuram's gods of stone
About an hour’s drive south of Chennai along the Bay of Bengal is the ancient … More »Mahabalipuram's gods of stone
Magical Hampi - Blissfully lost in a time-warp
Hampi, the medieval capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th to 16th century … More »Magical Hampi - Blissfully lost in a time-warp
The Sun Temple of Modhera
The Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat was built in the early 11th century … More »The Sun Temple of Modhera
Halebeedu - the crown jewel of Hoysala temples
The name Halebeedu means ruined city, a coinage that took effect after … More »Halebeedu - the crown jewel of Hoysala temples
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