Note: Refer to the main post "Belur Halebidu and Somanathapura - Wonders of the world and Must see in INDIA" for all the places around and planning the trip.
http://myjourneysinindia.blogspot.com/2014/05/belur-halebidu-and-somanathapura.html
Belavadi is 28Kms from Belur.Again based on Hoysala Architecture. You can plan this along with Belur-Halebidu. Stay in Hassan for a night and you should be able to cover these places in two days.
Wiki reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veera_Narayana_Temple,_Belavadi
Photos with comments....
View of the temple from outside |
Beautiful pillars decorating the mantapa and each one is different, polished and you can see reflections |
Pillars everwhere |
Can you see the reflection? It is polished and shining like a mirror... |
Series of Elephants for strength |
Nice view of the temple and lawn inside the prahara |
Gods with beautiful crown and jewels |
Another view of the tower |
Big size elephant in the entrance, decorated with jewels, so intricate |
Front view of the temple |