Photographs of the Beluru temple of the Hoysala dynasty. This collection gives virtual access to the magnificient Beluru temple built in the year 1117 by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty in the Indian state of Karnataka. These photographs bring to life many aspects of the Beluru temple, an architectural marvel.
The main deity of Beluru Keshava is a male deity, he is dressed as a female here and is worshipped as Mohini. According to Puranas, Vishnu took the form of a beautiful maiden named Mohini to slay a demon named Bhasmasura. The Mohini-Bhasmasura event is believed to have taken place at the premises of the Belur temple.