In Belur, the Kappe Channigraya Temple is one of the beautiful temples in the Chennakesava Temple complex. This temple smaller than the Chennakesava Temple architecturally significant, though it lacks any sculptural features on the external walls. The construction of the temple was initiated by Shantaladevi, queen of famous King Vishnuvardhan in 1117 AD.
It is a dual structure temple with the later addition of a shrine to its original plan. The original shrine has a star-shaped plan while the additional shrine is a simple square. The temple built on an elevated platform has perforated side walls. The image inside the temple is Lord Keshva.
The doorway is beautifully executed with a figure of Lakshminarayana flanked by makaras on the lintel.
Inside the temple there are exquisite sculptures of Lakshminarayana, Ganesha, Saraswati and Mahishamardini.
It is a dual structure temple with the later addition of a shrine to its original plan. The original shrine has a star-shaped plan while the additional shrine is a simple square. The temple built on an elevated platform has perforated side walls. The image inside the temple is Lord Keshva.
The doorway is beautifully executed with a figure of Lakshminarayana flanked by makaras on the lintel.
Inside the temple there are exquisite sculptures of Lakshminarayana, Ganesha, Saraswati and Mahishamardini.
Beautiful post and clicks.Thanks :)
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ReplyDeleteNice temple!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite wondrous how some ancient architect designed such temples but even more remarkable are those craftsmen who did all the carving!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - the first photo is very different from other temples you've posted.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to imagine such structures that are thousands of years old in a country that is roughly 200 years old. I wonder if we have built anything that will last that long.
ReplyDeleteHow ornate and lovely.
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures... Simple and elegant temple
ReplyDeleteWonderful artwork , excellent sculptures.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and photos!
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful tempel. B&W with some color...
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Another beautiful temple. The sculptures are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for another glimpse of India's architecture!
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You have such wonderful craftsmanship in your country!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos and marvelous history!
ReplyDeleteLong time no see, RAjesh...
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The carvings look great. I'm guessing this temple also belongs to Kakatiyas, is it so?
ReplyDeleteYou are producing a nice series of pictures specially of Religious places.
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