Sri Chennakeshava, Somanathapura

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

I recently had the chance to sort through and clean up pictures I took with at Sri Chennakeshava Temple at Somanathapura, Karnataka.  I thought it would be nice to post links to the slideshows here.

This temple is more widely known a Keshava, it is a Sri Vishnu Temple dedicates to 'The Handsome Lord", and has shrines to Sri Chennakeshava, Sri Janadhara who grants Mukti, and Sri Venugopala a form of Sri Krishna.  It was built in the 1200's and partly destroyed then buried in an invasion.  It is a World Heritage site and has been slowly restored over the years.  It would be something if it could one day be returned to the people and made an active Temple again, it is so intact it could be.

As it is not active, photos are allowed throughout the complex.  It is stunningly ornate and beautiful.

Enjoy.

Keshava Yard

Main Gate and Entry Area

Temple Compound

Main Hall and Antechamber

Sri Chennakeshava Shrine
 

Sri Janadhara Shrine

Sri Venugopala Shrine

Keshava Temple Exterieor

~Pranam     

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Wish I could post a picture, but there's not a lot to see and I can't hook to my camera here. But we're done with the first leg and only 6 hours of night time it's morning already. LOL
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