Belur and Halebidu From Bangalore
Description
Magnificent temples of Belur and Halebidu are the pinnacle of the unique "Hoysala" art and architecture. The Belur and Halebid temples give a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. The temples are famous for their carvings and splendid architecture. The Hoysalas improved on the previous mega empires of Calukyas who are known for building extremely ornate temples in many parts of Karnataka noted for the sculptures in the walls, ceilings, curved pillars and many more. They Hoysala's followed Dravidian style, vesara style of architecture and yet left their mark by adding thier own unique form of architecture in the temple building.
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Early morning pick up from your hotel in Bangalore and get driven to Belur. The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur was constructed on the orders of "Vishnuvadhana" the Hoysala king himself to celebrate an important military victory in 1117 AD against the Cholas in battle of Talakad. the king wanted an extraordinary temple, and has been built in an architectural style (Hoysala Style) which was new to the region. The monument is exceptionally large and its decoration is very lavish. The decorations for this temple still continued after the king by his various successors over a time period of nearly 103 years.
Halebidu city was then known as Dwarasamudra (gateway to the seas). The height of Hoysalan art and architecture is inherited in the temple of Hoysaleshvara at Halebidu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also opposite to the temple is a big statue of Nandi. It took more than eighty years to construct partially and was left uncompleted. The temple is richly ornamented with most intricately carvings. The wall inscriptions include endless display of gods, human, animals and images of war, hunting, music, and dance. Finally we drive back to Bangalore to end this day long tour
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centrally located Bengaluru hotels
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Great experience.the temple is very nice.what an amazing sculpture in the temple.i am very happy to see the monuments.
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Fascinating Heritage which can be explored in a day from Bangalore!. Comfortable pickup on time and then you are taken to the breathtaking temples of "Hoysala" era. The finely crafted temple pillars make you certainly wonder whether the temples are machine lathe cut!
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It's a pure historical place and paradise for art and sculpture loving people. Its the temple made by Hoyasala dinesty way back of more than one thousand years! Once Belur was their capital also. It is 20 km from Hassan city and 175 km from Bangalore. KSRTC bus services to cover all these places(including Sravanbelagola as Jain temple) are there in a day trip.
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