Shiva
Halebid Hoysaleshwara Temple
Halebid, Karnataka · Hoysaleshwara (Shiva)
About Halebid Hoysaleshwara Temple
The largest Hoysala temple (12th century) and the greatest architectural monument of the Hoysala dynasty. The 200-metre friezes of elephants, horses, scrolls, Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes and deities wrap around the double-shrine temple in unparalleled sculptural density. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Hoysaleshwara (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Shanthala Devi (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Hassan (28 km)
Nearest Airport
Bengaluru International Airport (215 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Hassan
Visitor Tips
Binoculars help see the upper-level carvings; combine with Belur (16 km); the Jain Basadis nearby are also worth visiting.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
State
Karnataka
Location
Halebid
Ideal Base City
Hassan
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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