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The Chennakesava Temple sits on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, 220 km from Bangalore, in Karnataka, India. Belur is well-known for its many marvelous temples built during the Hoysala dynasty.[1] Chennakesava temple Belur was the capital of the Hoysala Empire. ...
Bangalore (Kannada: ; in Kannada and // in English) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. ...
KarnÄtakÄ (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
History
The temple was commissioned by Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, according to temple inscriptions, although another version of the temple's history attributes its builting to celebrate the occassion of the king's victory of over the Cholas in 1117 A.D. The Hoysalas were brilliant architects who developed a new temple style of star-shaped shrines.[2] The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
Vishnuvardhana (Kannada: ವಿಷà³à²£à³à²µà²°à³à²§à²¨) (1108-1152), was a king of the Hoysala Empire in what is today the Indian state of Karnataka. ...
The Cholas were a South Indian Tamil dynasty, antedating the early Sangam literature (c. ...
Temple complex The star-shaped temple, exceptionally large and covered with intricate filigreed figures and pillars, sits on a raised platform in a compound with several smaller shrines and a pond. Small shrines flank the stairs going up to the temple entrances.[3] [4]
It consists of a shrine, an open hall and a platform. The presiding deity is the image of Lord Krishna, a beautiful image of which was installed in the sanctum.[5] On circular platform in front of the shrine, is a sculpture of Shanthala Devi, queen of Vishnuvardhana.[6]
Inside are friezes. sculptures, and imaginative decorative motifs of elephants, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and musicians.[7]
The bracket figures of celestial maidens, in various poses of dancing and playing music, that decorate the outside walls of the temple, are masterpieces of craftsmanship.[8]
Vishu on an elephant Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1536x2048, 569 KB) Vishnu tearing an elephant - Chennakesava temple, Belur. ...
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References - ^ Karnataka - Chennakesava Temple. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Belur - A Temple Retreat. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Photo of model shrine in courtyard. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Photo of model shrine flanking stairs. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Photo of carving of Vishu in main shrine. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Chennakesava Temple at Belur. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Photo of Shiva dancing in triumph on the decapitated head of an elephant demon. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ Photos of bracket figures. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...
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