Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
"Chennakeshava Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Karnataka state of India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history."
"The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has been an active Hindu temple since its founding. It is reverentially described in medieval Hindu texts, and remains an important pilgrimage site in Vaishnavism. The temple is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, friezes as well its iconography, inscriptions and history. The temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas through numerous friezes."]
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
"Chennakeshava Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Karnataka state of India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history."
"The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has been an active Hindu temple since its founding. It is reverentially described in medieval Hindu texts, and remains an important pilgrimage site in Vaishnavism. The temple is remarkable for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, friezes as well its iconography, inscriptions and history. The temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas through numerous friezes."]