CHENNAKESAVA TEMPLE

The Architectural Glory!!!

Tall Pillar just on the premises of the temple

The Chennakesava Temple is found at Somanathapura. it's one of the best samples of Hoysala design. The temple was engineered by Soma, a commander in 1268 C.E. under the leadership of  Hoysala king Narasimha III.

The temple is housed within a powerful high walled enclosure and also the entrance to the buileding is through a structure with tall pillars. The Keshava temple standouts are collectively known as one of the best the Hoysala architects made. Its symmetrical design, fine sculptures on equally outstanding shrines, and panel reveal the fine style of architeccture. Consistent with the Mysore archaeologic reports, it had been engineered by the renowned creator and sculptor Ruvari Malithamma.

The temple that is made on a platform could be a trikuta (triple shrine) and totally satisfies that name as all shrines have a structure that's intact. The outer walls of all 3 shrines, their towers are equally well embellished, creating it overall a awfully well balanced style. The temple stands on a platform. It closely follows the arrangement of the temple exterior and there's a gallery with pillars right along the enclosure of the temple which is complicated and adds to the impact. There's one flight of steps that results in the platform and one that leads from the platform to the mantapa.

Close-up of the designs in the temple

The Design found inside the temple

The full structure, including all the 3 shrines is well designed and gives the temple a circular shape. The exterior walls of the temple are well- designed with the carvings of life of ordinary people during that time. The unique way of design of the temple itself is an attractive feature and attracts lots of tourists from different parts of the world.

This place is well- accessible via road. The nearest airport is Mysore airport and railway station is Mysore Railway station.

One section of the temple

The architecture on the outer walls of the temple