From Dwarasamudra to Halebidu- The Temple Town!

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From Dwarasamudra to Halebidu- The Temple Town!

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• Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings
  speak for themselves, goes a renowned saying on
  ancient architecture.
• Indias ancient architecture roars high on
  various artifacts from temples to minarets to
  varied heritage sites.
• Example of one such site which is worth a visit
  and known for their exquisite craftsmanship is
  Halebidu a temple town that is in close
  proximity to Belur and Chikmagalur.

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• This town in the Hassan district of Karnataka is
  considered as the Jewel of Indian Architecture
  that was formerly called as Dwarasamudra, a royal
  capital of the Hoysala Kingdom.
• Halebidu got its name, The Old City because of
  the fact that it was ruined twice during the
  invasion of Kafur.
• If you are thinking what this temple town can
  show you, then get mesmerized with the
  construction of two Hindu temples by soapstone
  Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara with a dam, museum
  and a Jain Basadi.

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• The Hoysaleswara Temple is a shrine dedicated to
  Lord Shiva that is constructed on a star-shaped
  platform during the rule of King Vishnuvardhana
  and Queen Shantala Devi.
• Also pronounced as Hoyaleshwara, its construction
  took nearly 100 years with its walls beautifully
  and intricately carved with depictions from Hindu
  mythology.
• Each sculpture here looks like an antique piece
  thats to be adored off.

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• The Kedareswara Temple is another gem of
  architecture constructed under the rule of King
  Ballala II that is also a shrine dedicated to
  Lord Shiva built in the Chalukyas Style.
• This temple is now protected as a monument of
  national importance by the Archaeological Society
  of India.

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• Basadi Halli is known for its Jain Monastries.
• This temple is constructed during the rule of
  King Vishnuvardhana though he, being a
  Vaishnavite, his wife was following Jainism at
  that time when rulers were encouraging texts,
  studies, rituals, and architecture.
• Basadi Halli comprises three main temples
  dedicated to Jain saint Parshwanathswamy,
  Adinathswamy and Shanthinathswamy.

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• Yagachi Dam, unlike the other dams similar in
  structure, is known for various water sports Jet
  Ski, Speed Boat, Bumper Ride and Banana Boat Ride
  that is conducted here.
• Well, a slightly different destination to visit.
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