The lion has immense significance for the Hoysalas
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View of the shrine rear decorated with the kirtimukhas (demon faces) and miniature decorative towers (aediculae). In each of these kirtimukhas are placed a form of Rudra
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View of the shrine rear decorated with the kirtimukhas (demon faces) and miniature decorative towers (aediculae). In each of these kirtimukhas are placed a form of Rudra
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Profile of the shrine outer wall with shikara (tower)
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Profile of the shrine outer wall with shikara (tower)
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The mantapa outer wall with miniature decorative towers (aedicule), swirls and flourish in relief
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Murtis (idols) adorn the interiors of the garbhgriha (sanctum)
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Murtis (idols) inside the sanctum (garbh griha)
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The eaves are a marvel of design and engineering
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Carvings on the parapet wall - sequences from Mahabharata - Krishna's killing of various demons and Below the parapet wall - carved miniatures temple towers