Indian woman observing the detailed workmanship in the Channakeshava temple in Belur, Karnataka, India

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The Channakeshava temple is dedicated to Lord Channakeshava , meaning handsome Vishnu is the main temple of Belur. The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, it was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117

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Size: 3263px × 4896px
Location: Belur, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Fernando Quevedo de Oliveira / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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