Ishwara (Chandramouleswara) temple, Arasikere, Karnataka is located 44 km north of Hassan.

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Ishwara (Chandramouleswara) temple, Arasikere, Karnataka is located 44 km north of Hassan.

Built in 1220 CE, this Hoysala temple is unique with its complex architectural plan and execution.

A 16 pointed star-shaped Mukha mantapa, with a large span and heavily ornamented ceiling panel and lathe-turned carved pillars, is an unusual deviation from standard Hoysala designs.

The Mahamantapa has lathe turned decorated pillars, exquisitely carved walls and ornamented (Navaranga) ceiling panels.

The Shikhara is in typical Hoysala style and intact.

An amazing creation indeed!

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 star shaped mukha mantapa(in foreground)unique here

 Highly decorated 

                 Highly decorated pillars

     repair on construct decorated pillars

                      in side the mantapa

                soapstone pillar decorated

                  soapstone mirror finish

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                  Navaranga ceiling panel

    it's carved in stone year  1220 CE yes 800        years ago Arasakere navaranga ceiling                                    panel

              Navaranga ceiling panel 2

                Navaranga ceiling panel

   The large dome exquisitly carved 16point        mukha mantapa Restoration work in                                      progress

                         ceiling pannel

                               ceiling

         highly decorated wall in the maha                                       mantapa

     16 pointed mukha mantapa a unique                      feature in hoysala temple

          intricate carvings on the pillar

                     Navaranga ceiling panel