Belur and Halebidu in Karnataka house some of the best architectures and stone work. The intricate carvings on soft stone are so realistic and it makes us wonder about the skills of people of that time. Both temple complexes were built by Hoysala kings. The Shilabalika dance images at the

Amruthpura was sort of discovered by one of our friends making a chance visit to the Amrutheswara Temple at Amruthpura. The temple was built by Hoysala kings with the exterior designs made of soft stones producing very detailed stone work. This temple has one of the best calendared pillars. The green

Shravana Belagola is an important place for Jains. Jainisim and Budhism spread in South India during the times of King Ashoka and other North Indian kings. Of great importance is the monolithic Gommateswara statue in the temple which perhaps was a Hindu temple at some time in the past. Here

Hampi is a land of rocks. Rocks seem to be all around as if someone spilled a bag of beans. Surrounded by Hills all around, the earlier Kings have made full use of the rocks to create amazing structures, temples, towers etc. The Hampi Bazar near Virupaksha temple looks like