Photo essay: Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri: a hidden architectural gem

November 9, 2019 Rashmi Gopal Rao5 Comments

Karnataka is home to several ancient and Hoysala temples that are well known for their architectural splendour and ornate sculptures. But the very mention of Hoysala temples conjures images of the spectacular monuments in Belur and Halebid. While the temples mentioned therein are examples of architectural brilliance, Karnataka has several other temples built by the… Continue reading Photo essay: Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri: a hidden architectural gem

Poetry on stone: Sculptural magnificence of the temples of Halebid & Belur

May 11, 2017 Rashmi Gopal Rao21 Comments

South India’s 4,000-year-old history has witnessed the rise and fall of various powerful dynasties including the Pallavas, Cholas, Cheras and Hoysalas. Many of these rulers built elaborate temples that were not only centers of worship but more often than not , they were the nucleus of all activities around which settlements grew. There were also… Continue reading Poetry on stone: Sculptural magnificence of the temples of Halebid & Belur

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Nageshvara-Chennakeshava temple: monumental twin temples of Mosale

April 5, 2016 Rashmi Gopal Rao28 Comments

While the magnificence and ornate architecture of the Hoysala temples is, usually, synonomous with the temples of Belur and Halebidu, a visit to the sleepy hamlet of Mosale proved me wrong. Located just about 15 km from Hassan, on the Hassan-Holenarasipura Road, the twin temples found in this village is a definitely a hidden gem. The ancient… Continue reading Nageshvara-Chennakeshava temple: monumental twin temples of Mosale