Sri Shantaleshwara Temple

This beautiful old temple is located in Halebidu, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has two shrines, and about a thousand beautiful figures carved on its walls. You will find an image of dancing Lord Ganesha at the entrance of the temple. Shivratri is a great time to be here, as the festival is celebrated with great reverance.
This Temple built during the rule of the Hoysala dynasty. The twin towns are incredibly important as they give us a glimpse of the regal past of the state. Out of the two towns, Belur was the erstwhile capital of Hoysala Empire. It is a Vaishnava Hindu pilgrimage centre, and is near the foothills of the Western Ghats. While the Chennakeshava Temple is the most important one here, the oldest one in Belur is the Sankaresvara temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Halebidu on the other hand is surrounded by low lying mountains, and rivers. Here you will also find the Hoysala Palace, while the most important temple here is the Hoysaleswara Temple.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the work began in 1120 AD and completed in 1160 AD. These Ancient stone carving are one of the major attaraction of the country, located across the different regions and states.the most magnificent and delicate marble stone cutting work of the temple. Halebid was the imperial capital of the great Hoysala Empire during the 12th and 13th century and is now home to the distinguished Hoyaleswara and Kedareshwara temples