Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Keshava Temple, Somnathpur, Karnataka



This is the Keshava temple built by the Hoysala rulers in a village called Somnathapura on the outskirts of Mysore, Karnataka. This temple tends to lose its prominence to world-renowned Belur and Halebeedu temples even though its sculpturing is equally beautiful and intricate. A secondary reason is that this temple also helps the people of that village to sustain a livelihood as it attracts tourists. Hence, it should be acclaimed and preserved.

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