In Southern Karnataka, 4 Small Villages Are World-Famous For Tourism: Belur, Halebid, Somanathapur And Shravan Belgola. The First Three Of Them Show Hoysala Temples, Richly Carved Hindu Temples Dating From The 12Th And 13Th Centuries. This Tourist Book Is The First That Aims To Present The Complete Group Of Hoysala Temples To A Large Audience. Not Only The Three Famous Temples Are Discussed And Illustrated, But Also More Than 10 Others That Are Extremely Worth Visiting For Tourists And That Were, Until Now, Only Known To Archaeologists.

This book on Apsaras in Hoysala art with particular reference to the Belur Chennakesava temple is dealt in two parts, viewing apsara as a dancer and a philosopher. Part one is about the dance of apsara, while part two is about the psychological states of awareness levels that are depicted. It is like exploring the external and the internal world of apsaras. Part I deals with the apsara`s skills in dance and dramaturgy, precisely a study of the depiction of Rasas - the sentiments in sculptures, that are viewed through the medium of Natyasastra and Dasarupaka - a treatise on Indian dance, music and dramaturgy. Part I is a study of the superficial aspects like the theme, the posture, the accessories used, the actions of the attendants and so on. Apsaras are viewed as dancers, who deserve to be elevated to the status of permanent guides for the aspect of rasas.

Chennakesava Temple, Belur situated on the river Yagachi. a monument of exquisite architecture built by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana A.D 1117. The Hoysalas ruled over southern part of Kamataka from river Tungabhadra in the north up to river Kaveri to the south between A.D 1000 and A.D 1346. During their reign, this region flourished with rich art and culture and many temples were erected. This grand temple is of star-shape with intricate carving on the exterior walls and interiors with marvelous sculptures and lathe-turned pillars. The major attractions of this temple are the rail parapet running around the temple, large images of Gods and Goddesses, the bracket figures of various attitudes, the car-like niches, the gravity pillar, the ceiling and the stone screen. The sculptures are highly ornated

Krishnadevaraya (IAST Kṛiṣhṇa Deva Rāya) was a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who ruled from 1509- 1529. He is the third leader of the Tuluva Dynasty. Directing the realm at its pinnacle, he is viewed as a symbol by numerous Indians. He was a standout amongst the most effective of all the Hindu leaders of India. For sure, when the Mughal Babur was assessing the sovereigns of north India, Krishnadevaraya was evaluated the most capable and had the most broad domain in the subcontinent.

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