Belur Halebidu Trip

Trip time:
1 day (from 6am to 10pm)

Commute:
Qualis

Route:
Bangalore - Neelamangala - Hassan - Belur - Halebidu - Hassan - Sharavanabelagola - Neelamangala - Bangalore (Mangalore route NH 48)

Both Belur and Halebidu has ancient temples build in Hoysala architecture. The temples are famous for their intricate artwork using soap stones. The temples were latter destroyed during the invasion.

Sharavanabelagola hosts the monolithic stone statue of Gomateswara.

Links:
Previous visit post is here

Photos:


Chennakeshava temple @ Belur


Post @ belur temple


panaromic view of temple complex


Kalasam


Beautiful sculptures


Carved posts


Carvings @ temple entrance


Eg of intricate carvings


One more example


Closeup


perspective view


Hoysaleshvara temple @ Halebidu


Inside Hoysaleshvara temple


Carvings @ entrance


Example of intricate carvings


Roof carvings


Profile view



View from hill top @ Sharavanbelagola


Stupa on sunset


Gomateswara statue