Historic place Halebidu is a small village 216 kms from Bangalore. Nearest town to this place is at at distance of 28 kms is Hassan. This place was known by the name of Dwarasamudra in the 12th century, meaning "Entrance from Ocean". During 12th century it was the capital of Hoysala Kingdom.
As the city was ruined by twice by Bahmani Sultanate, the name literally translates to "the Ruined City". The place is best known for the architecture and ornate temples built by them. Other interesting historic place with architectural marvel close by is Belur.
The temple complex here comprises two Hindu temples, two huge Nandis and two Jain Basadis. The sculptural extravaganza at its peak here.
The places of interest here are:
As the city was ruined by twice by Bahmani Sultanate, the name literally translates to "the Ruined City". The place is best known for the architecture and ornate temples built by them. Other interesting historic place with architectural marvel close by is Belur.
The temple complex here comprises two Hindu temples, two huge Nandis and two Jain Basadis. The sculptural extravaganza at its peak here.
The places of interest here are:
- Hoysaleswara Temple
- Kedareshwara Temple
- The Nandi
- Surya Shrine
- Jain Basadi
41 comments:
Wonders!
Thank you
Aloha
fabulous!!!
Love this place, the architecture and the location..
Have you visited the jain basti's down the road? the Hulikere?
love the first pic where a tourist is posing like nataraja :)
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Great post and beautiful photos.
Ohh very nice!!this is history!!!
Lovely post!
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looks great :)
another great photography post of your India ~ and love the previous post with the ducks ~ beautiful ^_^
Beautiful! Such a contrast from the very European-styled statues you shared on the 18th....
Thanks for sharing such a fabulous place! Lovely photos...
Those sculptures are so interesting...I didn't know the human body could get contorted to such positions! :)
This must be close to the ocean, right?
These ruins are very impressive. The carvings are exquisite.
Rajesh! I can't believe this is called a 'ruined city'...it is so beautiful and, as so often, such wonderful intricate carvings. Just in awe as often when I visit you.
The temples certainly are ornate as is the case in much of India. A country with such a rich and long cultural heritage too.
Amazing carvings! What a fascinating place and your captures are terrific as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
What wonderful details and history.
Awesome details, Rajesh!
Warm greetings from Holland,
Anna :))
lovely architecture. the carvings are exquisite.
What an interesting place !
Yes, excellent, I'd like to visit this amazing place, wonderful photos.
Very lovely! These are wonderful captures. :)
Rajesh, I am always in awe of the sheer beauty of India! This is such an amazing treasure. Thank you so much for contributing to Thursday's Inspiration! :)
Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
And beauty still shines through the ruin.
Amazing architecture.
It's very beautiful. I particularly love the first shot of the architecture.
This is quite fascinating with marvelous sculptures! The nandi remind me the Tanjavur Big Temple... and of course the complex indeed.
beautiful ruins
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Another excellent photo of a splendid building even if it is called"Ruined City".Thank you!
Wil, ABCW Team.
I loved the exquisite sculpture at the place. But was sorry to see mush of them in ruins. Lovely pictures.
Wondrous history and wonderful photos for H ^_^
Incredible architecture and carvings.
Wonderful captures, Rajesh!
Oh. Such a lovely place, Halebid. Wonderful carvings. The first shot is just too good.
Great shots Rajesh.
Unluckely i don'ntknow this part of India, even if I have been 4 times there.
Namascar.
Majestic structures!!
Thank you all for the appreciation. The city name translates to "Ruined City" as it was ransacked twice in the history. Most of the sculptures in the temple are still intact.
Wonderful sculptures, the name 'ruined city' reminds me of all those cities of antiquity that are no longer used and of all the feet that have walked these temples in the past.
Wow. Such grand Nandi and amazing details!
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