Somnathpur finest example of Hoysala architecture


Talakad and Somnathpur is one of the finest examples of Hoysala Dynasty architecture. My drive started from Mysore and it took more than 2 hours to cover 32 kms by road since roads are heavily damaged.

Talakad is situated on the left bank of the River Cauvery. It is one of the oldest towns in the state. It was capital of the Gangas [6th century A.D.], Talakad has a number of temples including Vaidyeshware. Most of the temples are buried by sand, a few buildings, including a 12th century Hoysala temple, still poke through the surface. Once every 12 years this surreal temple is dug out for the performance of Panchalinga Darshan, though it doesn’t take long for it to be smothered once again by the sand. (Click here to read the full text)

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Anonymous said…
a pratcially learned man putting his experience with a simple and stright words in thoughts and discription. have to add about the destruction done to the temple by the british - who plundered our wealth. this should be a history strongly read by all and young so that it is not repeated in future.
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Excellent, love it! »
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