On the road to back to Mysore we stopped for chai and a chance to see Keshava
Temple. Built around 1268, the last major temple of the Hoysala dynasty.
Midday hot sun, shoes removed to enter temple complex - ouch. I love walking
barefoot, in a way connecting with all those who have trodden this path for centuries.
This was more of a hop, skip and a jump between the sparse coconut mats.
Temple. Built around 1268, the last major temple of the Hoysala dynasty.
Midday hot sun, shoes removed to enter temple complex - ouch. I love walking
barefoot, in a way connecting with all those who have trodden this path for centuries.
This was more of a hop, skip and a jump between the sparse coconut mats.
The main temple is festooned with intricate soapstone carvings.
Elephants surround the base, each one different. To photograph
the next layer I would have needed the use of a ladder!
hopping on, and with the help of steps to one
of the temple entrances, a guardian lion
then a frantic dash to the temple 'store room'
images of gods ready for the next festival
a family group about to visit the temple who insisted
I took their photo, then great laughter and excitement
on seeing the result
and another group wanting 'aunty' to take a photo
they were lovely - big smiles and shaking of hands
'uncle' took this shot - you might notice the odd one out!
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