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25 Dec 2008

Belavadi

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15th November 2008 It was another not so visited place in our Hoysala trip. Though quite a number of people have heard about Belavadi and in spite of being just 10kms from Halebidu, Belavadi is not frequented by tourists. Belavadi … Continued

16 Dec 2008

Halebidu

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15th November 2008 Halebidu was once the capital of Hoysala Empire. It was called Dwarasamudra (Entrance from Ocean) during those days mainly because of a huge lake. Early 14th century saw an attack from the rulers from Delhi who sacked … Continued

28 Nov 2008

Doddagadavalli

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15th November 2008 As my car moved from the smooth road of Hassan-Belur to pot hole ridden tracks, my wife was not very happy. It was hard for her to believe that there can be a great Temple in that … Continued

14 Nov 2008

Stone Temple, Kalasi

by aravindgj | posted in: Asia, Hoysala, India, Karnataka | 7

3rd October 2008 Kalasi is a village situated 8 kms from Sagar in Shimoga district of Karnataka. I have been visiting my uncle’s home in Kalasi since childhood. Always wondered how come a Temple in that village was similar … Continued

7 Aug 2008

Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

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2nd August 2008 Last Saturday, I visited this Temple while returning from Chikmagalur. Though I have been to Belur several times, I never had camera with me. The construction of the Temple was started by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 … Continued