Somanathapura is a small village located 35 km from the historic town Mysore. It is often referred as poor cousin of Belur and Halebidu the places known for more famous temples of Hosyala period.
In the ancient times the Hoysala's were the major power in South India and they has built many temples during their reign. One among them is the extraordinary Chennakeshava Temple in the area.
Since it is a remote village one could also see here lot of birds.
The other tourist places near by are:
In the ancient times the Hoysala's were the major power in South India and they has built many temples during their reign. One among them is the extraordinary Chennakeshava Temple in the area.
Since it is a remote village one could also see here lot of birds.
The other tourist places near by are:
Nice clicks. Also interesting to know about this place. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovelt images as usual Rajesh. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of images. The bloom is pretty. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely series of photos and collages. Have a lovely week, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteAmazing temple indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery nice collage, too.
Superb captures for the day, Rajesh, as always!! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty! I hope you have a great new week!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks a very interesting area especially the wildlife.
ReplyDeleteI am always curious about this area called Mysore.
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I like the bird with the bright blue feathers!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful temple today Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteIndia is such an amazing country with wonderful culture and architecture.
I love the little bird you photographed too!
Shane
These are beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely framing the first shot!
ReplyDeleteA great place, very well maintained too.
Always happy to see the little birds and the amazing indian architecture!
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Is the blue bird a type of Kingfisher? Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have such a stunning poor cousin as this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. Are the temples lit at night?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture on the temple and nature aside!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place...beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple and photographs!
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ReplyDeleteNice shots. Loved the collage a lot.
ReplyDeleteNice place to visit !!
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