Halebidu Archaelogical Site

Best place to explore Indian heritage and art. One day also not enough to see the mesmerizing sculptures

Hoysala kings amazing architecture, best ones in south. This one big temple is enough to see, rest of all look same.

Halebeedu Archaeological Site: Hoysaleshwara Temple

Historical Marvel
Ancient Sculptures
Rich Heritage
Must-Visit Gem!

It's the best Architectural temple in Chikmagalur. There is depth meaning to that temple.

One of the best places to visit in Belur, Karnataka, which during the 12th century, used to serve as the royal capital of Hoysala Dynasty. Admired for its grand sculptures, intricate carvings, intricate Hoysala architecture, and detailed ornate temples.

A must visit place for people interested in history and art!
You can easily spend a couple of hours in the temple enjoying the stone carvings.
If you are interested to know more details, you can opt for the guide (should cost you Rs. 300) or there are quite useful and informative videos available in Youtube (sudeesh kottikkal)
There is parking space available nearby (Rs. 50) and place to keep your footwear.
Tips:
1) Carry shades and caps.
2) Wear socks as the stone gets really hot

Halebid is one the important historical monument site, This place is situated near Hassan. One of the best Archaeological sites present in the state of Karnataka.
The sculptures are beautiful and maintained so well without any much of a damage.
The car parking is spacious and well maintained.
Care must taken during summers as the rocks absorb heat and it will be very very hot. Aged persons, differently abled and children may find it difficult during summers. Plenty of eateries are available outside and handicrafts as well.

ASI Halebeedu.
Now will be closed for Covid-19 pandamic.
And also temple outside street Business is full off Closed. Very carefull security from ASI.
So i am Prayer to god please stop this Covid pain.

Simply mind blowing. Must watch archeological location. Two eyes not enough to enjoy the intrisic sculptures.

Halebidu is a wonderful stone architecture and you should not miss it when you do your trip to Beluru and Halebidu in Karnataka. This is a temple dedicated to Shiva.

Intricate carvings, wonderful architecture, well maintained place by archeological society of India.

Truly a beauty. A sight to behold. It makes you appreciate the cultural heritage of Karnataka and India. Truly incredible India.

Most beautiful and breathtaking sculptures, unbelievable details. Every sculpture is unique in it's own way, no two are alike.

Every inch is covered by art, hard to even imagine how were made so many years before the current technology. I don't think even with all the advance technology we have now we can replicate them.

No doubts, excellent architecture. DO hire a guide and go around, that makes a lot of sense and difference

Pride of ancient hindu sculpture.you must spend at least a week if you really want to explore and enjoy the sculpture of this magnificent Hoyasala temple. Also you must engage good guide to know intricacies of the architecture.

Like beluru, helebidu is well maintained as well. Temple is itself magnificent and intricate sculptures on temple is mindblowing. Do look out for episodes of mahabharatha on temple walls.

Hoyasala Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in 11 th century intricate relief carving in black stones

There are two Shiva lingas, two nandis and lot of beautiful carved pillars and few mandapams in this temple. Detailing are great in the carvings of this temple. A great example of Hoyasala architecture. A must visit place if you're in Hassan district. You can visit Halebidu and Belur together, both places are nearby

An archeological site with rich history of Hoysala dynasty that built it. A must visit spot. Don't miss the raw mangoes and pineapple slices sold by hawkers in front of the temple.

An architectural masterpiece. All that intricate work, you're gonna spend a lot of time admiring it.

Best architectural work i have ever seen after lot of attacks from muslim emperors it still have beautiful contents, arts

The ancient capital of Hoysala’s was founded in the early 11th century & was known as Dwarasamudra, after a huge artificial lake of the same name, dating back to 9th century. The flourishing capital city had a small fortress with magnificent palace. It was fortified with a wall of enormous boulders and a moat that was connected with thelake. Halebeedu attained glorious heights duribg the reign of Ballala II, the grandson of Vishnuvardhana. The Hoysala empire extended from river kaveri in the west to Krishna in the east and was enriched by the fertile deltas of the rivers. It’s prosperity attractedthe forces of Delhi Sultanate, who invaded and annexed the town in 1311
Malik kafur, the Muslim general is said to have taken away camel-loads of jewellery, gold and silver from here.
In 1326, it was again attacked and ravaged by the forces of Mohammad bin Tughlak. After the repeated attacks and the killing of Ballala III, in the battle against the Sultan of Madura in 1342, the Hoysalas were forced to relinquish their beautiful capital.
The town was then nostalgically referred to as “Halebid” or the “Old Capital”. It was re-occupied again & thr Hoysala capital shifted to Belur, just 16kms away.

A 1000 thousand years old temple site built with Hoyasala architecture. The site is surrounded by a well maintained huge lawn and greenery. One must hire the services of guides available at the site as there is plenty to learn about the place. Visit to this site can be combined with visit to Belur as both the sites are located within 30mins drive.

This temple having two entrance (Dhuikuta) two Shiva linga inside this temple and each and every pillar having different design. Great stone work outside and inside the temple.

Must visit Archaeological Site (Shiva Temple).
Neat and Green well maintained Temple campus. This is 12th Century Lord Shiva Temple. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE.

Nearest Town: Hassan
Distance from Bangalore: 216km approx
Entry fee: Nill
Camera fee: Nill
Parking: INR 50
Guide Tour: Available (You need to burgain for their guide fee)

Exemplary example of Intricate, amazing architecture during hoysala empire, a world heritage site, must visit place. Can combine with sakleshpur trip.

There existed a time like this. And how it was then we can see now also. Thanks to archeological surgeons. They have restored the temple to its original condition.
This was a time when there was no Modi and you should see this!

The intricate carvings all around depicting historical events and divine incarnations described in the ancient scriptures of India help to bring alive India's heritage for the modern world to appreciate.

Beautiful, intricate architecture and a gem that reminds of our heritage. Non touristy place for a great road trip.

About 30 mins drive from Chennakesava Temple, Belur, its a good idea to visit both the temples in a trip. The carvings on the temple wall are impressive. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and hence the premises have 2 monolith like statues of Nandi. Look closely at the patterns and it is possible to find a glimpse of the lives of the people back at the time of the Hoysala rulers. Depending on your interest its possible to spend over 2 hours here.

One can enjoy the art and architecture of this place, if you are a true fan of historical places. A must visit place if you are one of the above, truely enjoyed visiting this place. Very neatly maintained this place by archeological people. There is no entrance fees to this place, but there is parking fee collecting by private people outside and also for chappals.

Marvellous, great fine fretwork on stone is just amazing. This is basically a Shiv Temple of ancient history. Inside there is two temples of Shiv Linga and a pair of huge shoes which is known to be wore by Lord Krishna. Outside many ancient exploded sculptures has been placed beautifully amidst nature. Must visit.

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Amazing sculpture by hoysala dynasty
Must visit place in Beluru and halebeedu
Every stone has been carved in detailed manner

Please go through with Guide you will be amazed

If you're interested in carvings and archeological sites, halebidu will be your paradise.cool to hangout with family and friends.

Good archaeological place. The temple is full of fine crafted sculptures. People who love history and fine crafts will enjoy. Though can spend an 1hrs.
Need more maintenance, sad to see some of the stone work is being spoiled by the visitors

This is another Masterpiece for archeological places. It's near to Belur. You can do a day trip to Belur and Halebidu from Bangalore. Must visit place for archeological photographers. There is camera fee but very nominal charges.

The site is a beautiful example of the architecture of the past dynasty. The temple is well conserved, and very vividly crafted. Each and every wall has so many carvings, and each of the carvings tell a different and captivating story. The way the whole place is planned, although most of it is now ruined, still it is a great symbol of the great past we had. There are a few sculptures which are way ahead of the time when they were created and are almost impossible to believe that the people of that time had the vision of such distant future. Overall a must visit, and taking a guide is a must. It is all in the carvings and structure, which can be seen only when focussed upon.

Definitely worth a visit. Remember to hire a guide. Guide would cost 300/- INR for a short round around the temple. This place is a photographer's paradise. I was heartbroken to learn about the damages done to this temple by the invaders