Halebidu, Ancient temple town in Hassan district, India
The Hoysaleswara Temple exhibits stone carvings of deities, animals, and geometric patterns across its exterior walls and interior chambers.
The settlement, formerly known as Dwarasamudra, served as the capital of the Hoysala Empire until its destruction by Delhi Sultanate forces in the 14th century.
The temple complex contains numerous sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu epics, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, carved in dark soapstone material.
Visitors can reach Halebidu via regular buses from Hassan city, with optimal viewing conditions during morning hours when sunlight illuminates the temple carvings.
Two identical temples stand on a shared platform, connected internally through passages that took craftsmen 80 years to complete using chloritic schist stone.
Location: Hassan district
Elevation above the sea: 880 m
GPS coordinates: 13.21694,75.99167
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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