Trip to India. One day for photography. Side trip to Belur, very worthwhile. Enjoy!
From Wikipedia: Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire and is located in Hassan district some 150km from Bangalore. The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. The intricate workmanship includes elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers (Shilabalikas). Inside the temple are a number of ornate pillars. Darpana Sundari (Lady with the mirror) carved on walls of Belur Temple is one of major attractions in the complex.
From Wikipedia: Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire and is located in Hassan district some 150km from Bangalore. The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. The intricate workmanship includes elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers (Shilabalikas). Inside the temple are a number of ornate pillars. Darpana Sundari (Lady with the mirror) carved on walls of Belur Temple is one of major attractions in the complex.
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Pilgrims at Chennakeshava temple at Belur
Making breakfast for many
Four young men in Belur
Sweeping, early morning rituals
Early morning in Belur
Old man keeping warm
Father and Son, the passage of time
Pilgrim at Chennakeshava temple at Belur
Curions but not pleased
Picture of school children
Salim, Venki, Andres at Chennakeshava temple, Belur
Venki
Nandeesh, the driver
Entrance to Chennakeshava temple at Belur
Pouring tea
Birds circling the temple entrance
The magic of something new
Colourful sari's
Chennakeshava temple at Belur
Walking in the temple shadows
