Keshava temple is located in Somanathpur on the banks of the river Cauveri ,38km from Mysore, karnataka state in India. Last September i visited this place along with my family and friends. We really wonder about outer carving of this temple. The outer carvings are so different in shape and design.
Five sculptors carved around 194 images on the outer walls it seems.They used chisel and hammer.
Five sculptors carved around 194 images on the outer walls it seems.They used chisel and hammer.
This temple is a very old temple and believe that it was built by Somnath (army commander) in 1268 AD .(740 years ago)
They deliver the message through the carvings. They carved many different creatures like humans, animals, birds etc..
They deliver the message through the carvings. They carved many different creatures like humans, animals, birds etc..
In this temple several elephants holding up the temple, but each and every one is different in poise and decorated with bells and chains.
This temple is truly unique in design.
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