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Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in Belur, in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India.It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, an early Hoysala Empire capital.
The Chennakesava Temple, also referred to as Chennakeshava Temple and Keshava Temple, is a Vaishnava Hindu temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III. It is located 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of Mysuru ...
The ceiling of the compact closed hall is supported by four lathe turned pillars that divide the ceiling into nine tastefully decorated bays. [6] At the top of the main tower is the kalasha, a decorative water-pot like structure which stands on a large ornate dome. This dome is the largest piece of sculpture in the temple and can be 2m x 2m in ...
Mantapa with lathe turned pillars at Chennakeshava temple in Turuvekere Miniature decorative towers on half-pilasters at Chennakeshava temple, Turuvekere. According to the art historian Adam Hardy, the temple plan is a distinctive dravida (south Indian) single vimana (one sanctum and superstructure over it, called ekakuta) structure built on a semi-stellate base (semi-star shape).
Chennakeshava Temple may refer to the following buildings in Karnataka, India: Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe; Chennakeshava Temple, Belur; Chennakeshava Temple ...
It is unclear when the temple was built, as the foundation stone is missing and other inscriptions do not provide any clues. The style suggests this pair is a pre-1250 CE temple. [2] According to Foekema, the temple was built in 1200 CE during the reign of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. [5] [6]
The temple is about 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) away from Halebidu Temple. The nearest airport to the temple is Bangalore Airport, from which it is a 220 km (137 mi) long drive of about 3.5 hours on National Highway 75 heading west. [6] The Hoysaleswara Temple is located in Halebidu town in Hassan district of Karnataka state. It is about 30 km (19 ...
Chennakesava Temple, at Beluru, India is a 12 century AD HIndu temple Known for its intricately carved statues and pillars in Hoysala architecture. Wikidata has entry Chennakesava Temple (Q3536222) with data related to this item.