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Kedareswara Temple Halebidu Tourism Hassan Tourism Karnataka Tourism Hoysala Temples of Karnataka
The ancient stone carved Kedareshwara Temple (also spelt Kedaresvara or Kedareshvara) is a Hoysala era construction of historical importance, in the town of Halebidu, in Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It is located a short distance away from the famous Hoysaleswara Temple. The temple was constructed by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II (1173–1220 A.D.) and his Queen Ketaladevi, and the main deity is Ishwara (another name for the Hindu god Shiva). The temple is a protected monument, of national importance under the Archaeological Survey of India. Kedareshwara temple, is dedicated to Shiva in the form of Kedareshwara.
The temple was constructed with Soap stone. The temple has four Star shaped pillars on either side of entrance. The Navaranga has four bell shaped pillars. The ceiling of the Navaranga Mantapa is well decorated. The outlay of the main shrine is star shaped (stellate) with two smaller shrines that have perforated windows (called Jali, literally, sieve) on the sides. the Hoysala architects created repetitive decorative sculptures and reliefs called architectural articulation. Since the temple has three shrines, it qualifies as a trikutachala, a three shrined structure.
Hassan is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hassan is situated 980 m above sea level. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. Hassan is 183 kilometres from Bangalore, 119 kilometres from Mysore, and 171 kilometres from Mangalore. Hassan Tourism also offers many other famous Places to visit in Hassan such as the ancient stone carved temples of Hoysala empire, Veeranarayana Temple at Belavadi, Hoysaleswara temple, a 12th-century temple at Halebidu also known as Halebidu Temple , Chandragiri Hill, Manjarabad Fort, Bhagawan Bahubali Monolithic Idol , carved circa 981 A.D.at Shravanabelagola , Ishvara Temple of 1220 CE during the rule of Hoysala Empire at Arasikere , Paathaaleshwara Temple, Pushpagiri at Halebidu , Hulikere Tank and many more.
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Halebidu Temple, Hassan District, Karnataka
Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples.
Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala (around 1121 AD) and attributed to King Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. It is believed to have been completed around 1160 AD by Kedaroja, the chief architect of Vishnuvardhana's son and Successor Narasimha I(1142 - 1173). It enshrines Hoysaleswara and Shantaleswara, named after King Vishnuvardhana Hoysala and his Queen Shantala Devi.
The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temple and two Jain basadi. In front of these temples there is a large lake. The two Nandi images on the sides of the Hoysaleswara temple are monoliths. Soapstone was used for the construction of these temples. There is an archeological museum in the temple complex.
The Hoysaleswara temple, dating back to the 1121 C.E., is astounding for its wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and shilabalikas or dancing figures. No two sculptures of the temple are the same.
Kedareshwara Temple, Halebidu
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Sculptures of Kedareswar temple in Halebid
Kedareswar temple is another attraction of Halebid. This temple is just one km. away from Hoyasaleswar temple. Kedareswar temple is very near to Shantinath temple. This temple was built during the same period as Hoyasaleswar temple and is about 1000 years old. There are many architectural similarities between this temple and Hoyasaleswar temple. The temple, although small, is full of stone sculptures. It is a marvelous example of Hoyasala architecture of the past.
Halebid is about 17 kms from Belur, 27 kms from Hassan and 215 kms from Bangalore. The main attraction of Halebid is Hoyasaleswar temple. But visiting Halebid is not complete unless you visit Kedareswar temple and Shantinath Basadi. If you are visiting Halebid, don’t forget to visit these important places.
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Nuggehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Hassan tourism Channarayapatna Tourism Karnataka tourism Temples of Karnataka.
The Lakshmi Narasimha temple was built in 1246 CE by Bommanna Dandanayaka, a commander in the Hoysala Empire during the rule of King Vira Someshwara. The Hoysala temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha who is believed to be an avatar of Lord Krishna. The Lakshmi Narasimha temple built in the trikuta (three towers). From outside, the temple actually looks like a ekakuta . The temple is attributed to two well known Hoysala sculptors, Baichoja and Mallitamma. The three shrines contain the images of Venugopala, Keshava and Lakshminarasimha, all avatars of Vishnu. Records say that this place is ancient and was patronized by the Cholas prior to the Hoysala rule. Legend has it that a saint by name Rushbha, performed penance and that the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha appeared before him .
These wonderful temples come under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and they have classified these as the “Living Temple – Monument”, (which are very few in number) wherein the pooja to the Almighty is being performed uninterrupted from day one. This classification is given to about 50 odd temples in India.
Nuggehalli used to be a flourishing town as seen in the inscription Ch.238. & an ancient place near which the Chola king is said to have constructed a temple of ‘Jayagondeshwara’ & to which the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana gave some grants in 1121 A.D. A number of temples dedicated to ‘Vishnu & his incarnation’ were constructed during the reign of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.
Located a short distance away in Nuggehalli, and built around the same time is the Sadashiva temple. The town was called Vijaya Somanathapura in ancient times and gained importance as an agrahara (place of learning) during the time of Bommanna Dandanayaka. Nuggehalli, (also spelled Nuggihalli), is a town in Hassan district of Karnataka, India. It is located on the Tiptur-Channarayapatna state highway and is about 50 km from Hassan city.
The Lakshmi-Narasimha temple is a trikutachala constructed in 1246 AD during the reign of Hoysala Somesvara. The three sanctums house images of Kesava in the west, Lakshmi Narasimha in north and Venugopala in south. On plan, the temple has three sanctums, the western has sukanasi opening into a navaranga, preceded by a large mukhamandapa, a later pillared mandapa and a mahadvara, all set in a prakara in east-west orientation. The main temple, and the later period mandapa, is built on a raised platform. The bhitti is similar to that of Kesava temple at Somnathpur, elegant sculptures are placed shoulder to shoulder under patra-latha torana.
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Halebidu is just 40 Kms from Chikmagalur town. One cannot help but be amazed at the grandeur on seeing the magnificent Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu. During the early 14th century, Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate from northern India and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect. It is 30 kilometres from Hassan city and about 210 kilometres (130 mi) from Bengaluru.
The Shiva Temple on Puspagiri Hill near Halebid
Pushpagiri is a small hill about 5 kms from Halebid (Karnataka). There is a very old Shiva temple on the top of the hill. A lot of people visit there on every day. This Shiva temple is considered to be very sacred. There is also a recently built Shiva statue at the back side of the temple. The statue is built on top of the Library building. You can climb upto the statue through steps.
Halebid is about 17 kms from Belur, 27 kms from Hassan and 215 kms from Bangalore. The main attraction of Halebid is Hoyasaleswar temple. But apart from Hoyasaleswar temple there are other interesting places like Kedareswar temple, Shantinath Basadi and Pushpagiri etc. If you are visiting Halebid, don’t forget to visit these interesting places.
You can also see the Shaniswar temple in video. While going from Halebid to Sakaleshpur we saw this temple on the way. The shaniswar temple is very colorful and looks interesting as it is located in a very lonely area in the forest road.
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Belur Temple Chennakeshava Temple at Belur Hassan tourism Karnataka tourism Belur Chennakeshava, temples of Karnataka.The Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. Belur temple was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. Belur temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. Belur temple artwork depicts scenes of secular life in the 12th century, dancers and musicians, as well as a pictorial narration of Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Belur temple is considered to be one of the earliest creations of Hoysala dynasty. At its highest, Belur temple stands 37 metres tall. Its outer walls are adorned with finely done artwork, with dancing girls in various postures.
Belur Chennakesava temple has three entrances and their doorways have decorated sculptures called dvarapalaka (doorkeepers) on either side. The navaranga hall has forty eight pillars. All except the central four are carved in a unique way. This place is one of the famous tourist destination in Karnataka - India. As per saying, the beauty of this temple is inside as there are 48 pillars carved in different designs.
The vast complex has a large rajagopura or gate arches .On the right of the temple is the Kappe Channigraya temple and a smaller temple dedicated to a Lakshmi reincarnation, the goddess Sowmyanayaki, sits slightly behind the two. On the left of Belur Chennakeshava temple, one can find the Ranganayaki temple.The Gravity Pillar-The decline of the Hoysalas saw the emergence of the rulers of Vijayanagara. The reign of King Devaraya saw his commander Bice Dandanayaka install the unique 42 feet tall lamp post, the Karthika Deepotsava Stambha. This pillar is a testament to the architectural expertise during King Devaraya’s reign, with the post simply placed over a flat platform. It appears to be standing on its own dead weight, and has astounded visitors for ages. The doorways of the temple’s mantapa features a Hoysala king slaying what historians believe is either a tiger or lion. It is also believed that this could be a symbolic representation of the defeat of the Cholas, whose royal emblem is a tiger.
The Hoysala period of South Indian history began about 1000 CE and continued through 1346 CE. In this period, they built around 1,500 temples in 958 centres. Belur is home to one of the grandest examples of Hoysala architecture. Belur is located on the banks of river Yagachi and is known as Dakshina Banaras or ‘Banaras of the South’, Belur is called Beluhur, Velur or Velapura in old inscriptions and medieval era texts. It was the early capital of the Hoysala kings. The city was so esteemed by the Hoysalas that it is referred to as earthly Vaikuntha (Vishnu's abode) and dakshina Varanasi (southern holy city of Hindus) in later inscriptions.
It is 35 km from Hassan city and about 200 km from Bengaluru, 155 kms from Mysore and 153 kms from Mangalore .
Hassan is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hassan is situated 980 m above sea level. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. Hassan Tourism offers many other famous Places to visit in such as the ancient stone carved temples of Hoysala empire, Veeranarayana Temple at Belavadi, Hoysaleswara temple, a 12th-century temple at Halebidu also known as Halebidu Temple , Chandragiri Hill, Manjarabad Fort, Bhagawan Bahubali Monolithic Idol , carved circa 981 A.D.at Shravanabelagola , Ishvara Temple of 1220 CE during the rule of Hoysala Empire at Arasikere , Pushpagiri, Kedareshwar Temple at Halebidu , Hulikere Tank and many more.
Halebidu Jain Basadi Temple Parshwanath Shantinatha Basadi temple Hassan Tourism Karnataka Tourism
Halebidu Jain Basadi Temple Parshwanath Shantinatha Basadi temple Hassan Tourism Karnataka Tourism
The ancient Jain Basti is dedicated to Shanthinatha and Parshavanatha, which has amazing Hoysala Architecture nurturing Jaina Matha during 11th Century AD. The jain basadi is located near to the famous Hoysaleshwara temple in Halebidu. The three Jain temples in a row are dedicated to Parsvanatha , Adinatha, and Shantinatha tirthankaras.
Shantinath is the 16th and Parshwanath is the 23rd Tirthankara out of the 24 Tirthankaras worshiped in Jain religion. Parshwanathand Shantinath basadi (or temple) is one of the famous ancient temples of
Halebid. The idols of Jain saints are very neatly carved on black granite.
There are three basads in this complex :
The Parshvanatha Basadi was built by Boppadeva in 1133 A.D. during the reign of King Vishnuvardhana. Boppadeva was the son of the notable Gangaraja, a minister under Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana. The construction of the temple coincided with the victory of Narasimha I as the royal heir to the throne. The deity therefore is called Vijaya Parsvanatha (lit, victorious Parsvanatha). Sculptures of yaksha and yakshi Padmavati are present in the mahamantapa. The Basadi is built of soapstone and consists of a garbhagriha, a sukhanasi, a navaranga and a detached mukhamandapa. The pillars of the mukhamandapa are not polished but are beautifully ornate.There are twelve pillars in the navaranga are highly polished with mirror-like glossy surface. The ceilings have small sculptures on it.The most important attraction of this temple is the 18 ft. tall Parsvanatha Tirtankara statue in the garbhagriha (sanctum). This sculpture with a seven hooded serpent over his head represents a perfect yogi or a realized soul with a benign and sympathetic smile on his lips.
The Shantinatha Basadi was built around 1192 A.D., during the reign of Veera Ballala II. Shantinatha Basadi is almost similar to the Parshvanatha Basadi but of lesser dimensions is the Shantinatha Basadi. It was built around 1192 A.D., during the reign of Ballala II. Its temple plan is similar to that of the Parsvanatha temple, it consists of a garbhagriha, sukhanasi, a navaranga and a mandapa. The mandapa must have been added later during the Vijayanagara period. The garbhagriha has a fine image of Shantinatha tirtankara which is also about 18 ft. in height.
In between these two basadis, is another smaller one, the Adinatha Basadi, built in 1138 A.D., by minister Mallayya during the reign of king Vishnuvardhana.The Adinatha Basadi is the smallest amongst the three Jain basadis, it is also built in 12th century. A monolith of Bahubali which was present inside this temple but now is displayed outside Halebidu museum.
Halebid is famous for Hoyasaleswar temple, it is not only a Hindu piligrim center; it is also a Jain pilgrim center.Hassan is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hassan is situated 980 m above sea level. It is named after the Hasanamba temple. Hassan is 183 kilometres from Bangalore, 119 kilometres from Mysore, and 171 kilometres from Mangalore.
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Kedareshwara Temple, Halebeedu
About half a kilometer away from the Hoysaleshwara temple of Halebidu, and adjacent to the Jinalaya complex of Basadihalli, stands the little known Kedareshwara temple. This trikuta temple is no inferior to the other masterpieces in and around the region, but has somehow lost attention of the authorities and tourists alike. Known to be built in 1220 AD, this temple is always locked these days, but in the middle of the day, there is enough sunlight that allows the visitors to get a sneak peek into the temple's beauty, and the Kedareshwara linga in the main sanctum becomes clearly visible. Outer carvings are as majestic as the Hoysaleshwara temple, with many a stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata coming alive through the friezes that run around the star shaped basement.
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Hoysaleswara temple, also known as the Halebidu temple, is an ancient stone carved 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. The Hoysaleswara temple, also spelled as Hoysaleshwara or Hoywalesvara temple, is a twin-temple, or dvikuta vimana (plan with two shrines and two superstructures). Ketumalla, the chief of staff of Hoysala Kingdom, built this temple during 1121 A.D and attributed to his king, Vishnuvardhana and queen, Shantala Devi. It is learnt that it took 105 years to complete. It is the largest temple built by the Hoysalas that is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva in South India.
The temple has four entrances.The two temples are of the same size, and their sanctums open to the east, facing sunrise. The sanctum of the Hoysaleswara (the king) and the other for Shantaleswara (the queen, Shantala Devi) both have a Shiva linga. Outside on the east side of the main temples are two smaller shrines, each with seated Nandi. To the east of the southern Nandi shrine is a smaller attached Surya shrine, where there is a 7 feet tall Surya statue facing the Nandi and the sanctum.The temple was built with soapstone. The soapstone is soft when quarried and easier to carve into intricate shapes, but hardens over time when exposed to air.
The Hoysaleswara temple is a Shaivism tradition monument, yet reverentially includes many themes from Vaishnavism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, as well as images from Jainism. The Hoysaleswara temple is a twin-temple dedicated to Hoysaleswara and Santaleswara Shiva lingas, named after the masculine and feminine aspects, both equal and joined at their transept. It has two Nandi shrines outside, where each seated Nandi face the respective Shiva linga inside. The temple includes a smaller sanctum for the Hindu Sun god Surya. It once had superstructure towers, but no longer and the temple looks flat. The temple faces east, though the monument is presently visited from the north side. Both the main temples and the Nandi shrines are based on a square plan.The temple artwork provides a pictorial window into the life and culture in the 12th century South India. About 340 large reliefs depict the Hindu theology and associated legends. Numerous smaller friezes narrate Hindu texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE. During the early 14th century, Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of Delhi Sultanate from northern India, and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect.The artwork in Hoysaleswara temple is damaged but largely intact. Within a few kilometers of the temple are numerous ruins of Hoysala architecture. The temple along with the nearby Jain Temples and the Kedareshwara temple, along with the Kesava temple in Belur have been proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Hoysaleswara Temple is located in Halebidu, also called Halebeedu, Halebid, Dorasamudra.
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Halebid is a very small town located near Hassan District of Karnataka. Halebidu is about 30 kilometres from Hassan. The temple is about 16 kilometres from Belur temples and 210 kilometres from Bengaluru, 119 kilometres from Mysore and 171 kilometres from Mangalore.
The nearest railway station is Hassan (27 km) from there the temple can be accessed by taxi. The nearest airport is at Mangalore (168km), . Bus services are also available, connecting Halebid to all major cities.There are a lot of state and private buses which run from Bengaluru, It takes approx 7 hrs to reach . Car journey takes around 5 hrs .The nearest railway stations to Halebid are Mysore, Mangalore and Hassan.
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Sculptures of Halebid Hoyasaleswar Temple
Halebid is famous for the beautiful Hoyasaleswar temple. Hoyasaleswar temple was built in 11th century. It is the largest existing structure in Hoyasaleswar style. Hoyasaleswar is another name of Lord Shiva. The Hoyasaleswar temple is guarded by two Nandi statues in the front. These Nandi statues are more than 8 feet tall in height.
The carving on the temple wall shows many animals, birds, dieties, sages etc. depicting the lifestyle during Hoyasala age. There are many sculptures which depicts stories from Ramayana and Bhagavad Geeta. All the walls of the temple are filled with stone sculptures without leaving any blank space. There is an archaeological museum in the temple campus consisting of large number of stone crafts. Although many of the images are broken, they still describe the architectural height of the Hoyasala period.
Halebid is about 17 kms from Belur, 27 kms from Hassan and 215 kms from Bangalore. We first visited Belur and went to Halebid on the next day. Apart from Hoyasaleswar temple there are other interesting places like Kedareswar temple, Shantinath Basadi and Pushpagiri etc. which are shown in separate videos.
7 Wonders of India: Halebidu
The ancient Hoysala capital houses the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples, and is one of the well visited tourist attractions of Karnataka. It is located at a distance of 149 km from Mysore and 31 km from Hassan. The Hoysaleswara temple is a masterpiece, studded with a profusion of carvings. Thousands of figures appear on its walls. The basement of the temple has the most richly sculptured friezes. Horsemen charge, war elephants charge, all in stone. Scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata add to the grandeur. The Kedareswara temple built by King Ballala II, at Halebidu, now in ruins is considered to be a gem of architecture. As with the Hoysaleswara temple, this temple has classic friezes, and scenes from the epics. There are a 180 images set under floral toranas in the upper parts of the walls.
Kedareshwara Temple Halebidu
Kedareshwara Temple, one of the Hoysala architecture.
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Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples. The city got the name Halebidu because 12th-Century Hoysaleswara Temple it was damaged and deserted into old capital after being ransacked and looted twice by Islamic forces of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th-century.Halebidu was twice sacked and plundered by the Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate from northern India, and the temple and the capital fell into a state of ruin and neglect. It is 30 kilometres from Hassan city and about 210 kilometres from Bengaluru.
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Halebidu is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which used to be called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples. The city got the name Halebidu because it was damaged and deserted into old capital after being ransacked and looted twice by Islamic forces of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th-century.
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KEDARESHWARA TEMPLE HALEBIDU
Kedareshwara Temple is located at Halebidu in Hassan. It is a beautiful soapstone carved temple, one of the finest examples of the architectural works from the Chalukyan and Hoysala period. Halebid, or Dwarasamudra as it was earlier known, was the second capital of the Hoysala Kings who ruled between the 10th and 14th centuries in certain parts of southern India.
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Chikkamagaluru is a town located in the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range, the town with its favorable climate and coffee estates attracts tourists from around the state. National Highway 173 (India) passes through the town connecting it with the state capital Bangalore, located 250 kilometres (160 mi) away.
Chikmagalur is situated in the Mallenadu region of Karnataka in the Deccan plateau in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is situated at an elevation of 1,090 metres (3,580 ft) above mean sea level.
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Beluru :Belooru is a Town Municipal Council and taluka in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is renowned for its Chennakesava Temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship.By road: Regular buses ply from Bengaluru(222 km),Chikmagalur(22 km), Halebidu (16 km),Kadur (62 km), Hassan (32 km), Hospet (330 km), Mangalore (124 km), Mysore (149 km) to Belur. Nearest Railway: Chikmagalur(22 km),Hassan(about 32 km from Belur) Banavara and Arasikere are also near Belur. Nearest Airport: BIAL, Bengaluru about 222 km from Belur. Mangalore International Airport about 130 km.
Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which used to be called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples.
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Kedareshwara Temple (also spelt Kedaresvara or Kedareshvara) is a Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halebidu, in the Hassan district of Karnatakastate, India. It is located a short distance away from the famous Hoysaleswara Temple. The temple was constructed by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II (r. 1173-1220 A.D.) and his queen Ketaladevi, and the main deity is Ishwara (another name for the Hindu god Shiva). The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.