Hoysaleswara temple, Halebidu, KA
Hoysaleswara temple sometimes simply referred to as Halebidu temple is a 12th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the greatest monument in Halebidu town in the state of Karnataka, India and former capital of the Hoysala Empire. Ketumalla, the chief of staff of Hoysala Kingdom, built this temple during 1121 A.D and attributed to his king, Vishnuvardhana and queen, Shantala Devi. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and Shilabalikas. Yet no two postures of the sculptures are similar!
