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Who inspired a sculpture in the Chennakeshava temple in Belur?
Who inspired a sculpture in the Chennakeshava temple in Belur?
- Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana
- Dasoja and Chavana from Balliganve
- Shantaladevi, Queen of King Vishnuvardhana (correct)
- Other Vaishnava manifestations
What is the material used for intricate carvings in the Chennakeshava temple?
What is the material used for intricate carvings in the Chennakeshava temple?
- Granite
- Marble
- Soapstone (correct)
- Limestone
What was Belur referred to as in later inscriptions?
What was Belur referred to as in later inscriptions?
- The Earthly Vaikuntha
- The First Capital City of the Hoysalas
- The Vijaya Narayana Temple
- The Dakshina Varanasi (correct)
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Study Notes
- The Chennakeshava temple in Belur, Karnataka is holding a rathotsava.
- The temple was built in the 12th century by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in the Vijayanagar style.
- It was built using soft soapstone for intricate carvings.
- The temple was constructed by Dasoja and Chavana from Balliganve, a centre of Kalyana Chalukya art.
- Shantaladevi, Queen of King Vishnuvardhana, inspired a sculpture in the temple.
- The temple is surrounded by other Vaishnava manifestations.
- Belur is situated on the banks of the Yagachi River.
- It was the first capital city of the Hoysalas.
- Belur is referred to as “Earthly Vaikuntha” and “Dakshina Varanasi” in later inscriptions.
- The temple was originally called the Vijaya Narayana Temple.
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