The Hoysaleswara temple, dating back to the 1121 C.E., is astounding for its wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and Shilabalikas or dancing figures. Yet no two sculptures of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple guarded by a Nandi Bull was never completed, despite 86 years of labour. The Jain basadi nearby are equally rich in sculptural detail.
Carving on stones.
Carving on the Roof.
Krishna
Outer wall of Temple.
War scenes on outer wall.
Beautiful carvings on outer wall... every corners is filled with such carvings...
Shiva-Parvati
Details of the dress...
Elephant carved in the temple.
Around 216 km from Bangalore, Halebidu is easily accessible by road.The best route is Bangalore -> Nelamangala -> Hassan -> Halebidu.
