Hoysaleswara Temple
Hassan district, Karnataka
Hoysaleshwara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in the state of Karnataka, India, and the former capital of the Hoysala Empire. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE.
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Where it is
Hassan district, Karnataka. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Arsikere Junction railway station (ASK), about 38 km by road.
- By air: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), about 154 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kateel – Kateel (Kateelu), on an islet in the Nandini river, Dakshina Kannada district (about 154 km)
- Sri Chamundeshwari Temple – Chamundi Hills, Mysuru, Mysuru district (about 160 km)
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