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The Temples of Pattadakal
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The Temples of Pattadakal

The history of Pattadakal goes back to a time when it was called Kisuvolal, a valley of red soil. It even found a mention...
Hoysala Architecture
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Hoysala Architecture

The Hoysala era (1026 CE – 1343 CE) was marked by illustrious achievements in art, architecture, and culture. The nucleus...
Relief Sculpture of Surya in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
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Relief Sculpture of Surya in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

Surya (sun) in his chariot as depicted in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal. The temple is an Early...
Hara Gauri in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
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Hara Gauri in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

Hara Gauri in Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal built during Early Chalukyan era (543 CE – 753 CE).
Chennakesava Temple in Belur
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Chennakesava Temple in Belur

Chennakesava Temple in Belur. A stellar example of Hoysala Architecture (1026 CE – 1343 CE).
Garuda in Chennakesava Temple, Belur
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Garuda in Chennakesava Temple, Belur

Bas relief of Garuda on the top of a door in Chennakesava Temple in Belur. It was built during the reign of the...
Elephants, Chennakesava Temple
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Elephants, Chennakesava Temple

Intricate relief sculptures at the base of Chennakesava Temple in Belur built in Hoysala period (1026 CE – 1343 CE).
Shalabhanjika Sculpture in Belur
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Shalabhanjika Sculpture in Belur

Shalabhanjika or Madanika (bracket figure) sculpture in Chennakesava Temple, Belur built during Hoysala period (1026...
Ceiling Decoration in Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
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Ceiling Decoration in Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

Ceiling decoration in Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu. The temple is another fine example of Hoysala...
Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu
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Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu

Intricate carvings on the temple walls of Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu built by the Hoysalas (1026 CE – 1343 CE...
Kedareshwara Temple in Halebidu
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Kedareshwara Temple in Halebidu

Kedareshwara Temple in Halebidu built by the Hoysalas (1026 CE – 1343 CE).
Dhammapada
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Dhammapada

Tipitaka (Sansktrit: Tripitaka), the Buddhist canon, consists of three pitaka (Tri means three and Pitaka refers to boxes), namely...

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