India /Karnataka /Hassan /Halebid
Hoysaleswara Temple is situated at the center of the city Halebid and 16 km from the town of Belur. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Hoysaleswara Temple is one amongst the largest shrines that are dedicated to Lord Shiva in South India. In the 12th century, Hoysaleswara Temple is particularly known for its wall sculptures that are imprinted right from the outset of the outer wall. Opening with an image of dancing Ganesha on the left hand side of the south entrance, the series ends with a different image of Ganesha on the right hand side of the north entrance. The whole collection has not less than 240 images. The most complicated of all sculptures, are traceable in the beams, over two of the entryways, one on the southern entryway and other on the eastern entryway.
Hoysaleshvara Temple at Halebidu
HistoryEdit
Hoysaleswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in the 12th century by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty in Halebidu, in what is today the state of Karnataka. Completed in 1121 CE, the temple was located by Muslim invaders from northern India in the 14th century, leading to its extensive destruction.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7:30 am to 7:30 pm.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
No
Ticket Required : N.A. Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : No
Guide Required : N.A. Edit
Approximate cost: No
Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.
Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.
Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
