5 Stunning Indian Destinations That Rival the Taj Mahal

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THE TEMPLES THAT TOOK 103 YEARS TO COMPLETE The 12th century Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is a remarkable masterpiece for its architecture, sculptures, reliefs, friezes as well its iconography, inscriptions and history. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars,

Just a glimpse of this magnificent temple is enough to tempt you to visit this temple. This beautiful 12th century temple, with a Panchayatan plan, is located in Sinnar, near Nashik in Maharashtra. One will get many transport facilities from Nashik, to visit this temple. The temple features a panchayatana plan; with a main shrine dedicated to Shiva; and four subsidiary shrines dedicated to Surya, Vishnu, Parvati, and Ganesha. The Gondeshwar temple was built during the rule of the Seuna (Yadava)