The climax of Indian Architecture !

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Belur and Halebid or Halebidu is a world Heritage site

No definitely iam not on a world heritage tour , the last world heritage center that I saw was Hiroshima back in 2014- December , and this one is almost after 2 full years and what I can say is Belur –Halebidu is the supreme climax of Indian Architecture , not even TajMahal can beat this one and it is a must for everyone who love history to visit the place .

Both Belur and Halebid was constructed by Hoysala dynasty . Wait its called as Hoy-Sala

Hoy means "strike" and "Sala " was one of the Boys of the dynasty , Sala single handedly strikes the tiger meaning while he was combating the tiger single handedly he killed the Tiger .

This act of bravery became the emblem of dynasty .Yes this is the emblem of Hoysala Dynasty who ruled Karnataka between 11th and 13th century,

Now the girl who single handedly combats the Tiger ..can you see this..

Hoysalas in addition were very strong in Art and Architecture, Belur and Halebidu is definitely the masterpiece of Hoysalas

The construction of the temple commenced in 1116 A.D. at the instance of King Vishnuvardahana, his son and later on his grandson actually completed the construction of the temple. As per historical records, it took around 103 years to complete this beautifully sculpted temple complex.

Belur : The Chennakesava temple

The chennakesava meaning Handsome Vishnu resides inside the temple which has star shaped platform . Hoysalas constructed temple in a star shape

The Pillar of Gravity .

This pillar made from a single stone stands on its own gravity

TajMahal is two dimensional, but all the temples which were built by Hoysalas were 3D - Three dimensional. Hindu Mythology in 3D. All the sculptures in Belur and Halebidu are three dimensional , meaning that all sculptures , from the smallest one to the biggest one are as perfect in the back side as they are in the front. They all look alike from all 3 Dimensions .

3D Belur Temple on a star shaped platform

Now this explains that Indians have been very strong in Mathematics right from the origin of Hindu Mythology,

As seen on the photographs at the base you could see there are 644 elephants. Elephants symbolize stability

These beautiful 1000 year old apsaras are the finest that I have ever seen anywhere in the southern part of India .They are so polished and could serve as a mirror (if required) lol..

One of the many ancient writings in Sanskrit

Depictions of mythological events

The remains of Belur Temple

Someone was seen fallen inside the well and i was trying to saving him .
Its a Hoysala style well..

The exquisite craftsmanship of Hoysalas still exists in the city of Belur..

Now lets explore Halebidu:

There are 2 Figurine at the entrance of all the 3 dimensions, it’s hard to believe that you are in 21st century at this place

A combination of 11th and 21st century!

Brahma-Mohini dance pose atop of the Mantap inside the sanctum and also seen outside

Brahma-Mohini dance also seen outside.

Queen Shantala wife of Vishnuvardahana who built the temple herself was a dancer and a genius in Mathematics who also helped Vishnuvardahana in completing this temple architecture.