Note: Refer to the main post "Belur Halebidu and Somanathapura - Wonders of the world and Must see in INDIA" for the trip planning, nearby places and stay options.
http://myjourneysinindia.blogspot.com/2014/05/belur-halebidu-and-somanathapura.html
Doddagaddavalli is 25 kms from Belur and can be covered along with Belur. This is a small temple but dedicated to Lakshmi Devi. Little different from the other temples around.
Refer Wiki for more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi_Devi_Temple,_Doddagaddavalli
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| View of the temple from the entrance |
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| Skeleton Dvarapala guarding the temple, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvarapala |
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| These multi layered ceilings are common in many temples, so beautiful |
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| Lakshmi Devi |
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| Another view of the temple and the Vimanas |
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| See the intricate jewels, crown and the carvings above the head |
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| Another master piece |
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| Still few are not finished yet..... see the blank area |
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| Old kannada inscription |
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| Temple Vimanas |
