I will be visiting the Channekeshava Temple in Belur. This is what I have found out so far: The temple was commissioned by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE. According to some guide books and Wikipedia, it is one of a few Hoysala sites still in use. The front of the temple is reserved for images of dancers and characters from the Kamasurtra and the back for the gods. Supposedly every Hindu deity is represented. This is primarily a Vaishnava temple. Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism. It focuses on the worship of Vishnu, principally as Rama and Krishna, as the original and supreme God. Check out the elephants I can't wait to see in the base of the temple.
Fantastic blog Olivia! I'm so glad that you're excited about the program. I spent two weeks in this area this past fall and fell in love with it.
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