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The small village of Somnathpur contains an extraordinary temple, built around 1268 A.D. by the

Hoyasalas of Karnataka-one of the most prolific temple builders. Belur and Helebid are among their-better-

known works. While these suffered during the invasions of the 14th century, the Somnathpur temple stands

more or less intact in near-original condition. This small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of

its detailed sculpture, covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars, and even ceilings. It has

three shikharas and stands on a star-shaped, raised platform with 24 edges. The outer walls have a

profusion of detailed carvings: the entire surface run over by carved plaques of stone. There were vertical

panels covered by exquisite figures of gods and goddesses. with many incarnations being depicted. There

were nymphs too, some carrying an ear of maize (a symbol of plenty and prosperity. The elaborate

ornamentation, very characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures, was a remarkable feature. On closer look – and

it is worth it – the series of friezes on the outer walls revealed intricately carved caparisoned elephants,

charging horsemen, stylized flowers, warriors, musicians, crocodiles, and swans.

The temple was actually commissioned by Soma Dandanayaka or Somnath (he named the village

after himself), the minister of the Hoyasala king, Narasimha the Third. The temple was built to house three

versions of Krishna. The inner center of the temple was the kalyana mandapa. Leading from here were

three corridors, each ending in a shrine, one for each kind of Krishna-Venugopala, Janardana and Prasanna

Keshava, though only two remain in their original form. In the darkness of the sanctum sanctorum, I tried

to discern the different images. The temple‟s sculptural perfection is amazing and it includes the doors of

the temple and the three elegantly carved towers.​

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