Famous Temples in India

Architecture

The temple also has inuences of the Hoysala and Dravidian style of architecture. The entrance to the temple is simple yet elegant with wooden pillars supporting a brick tiled roof which then opens up into a large courtyard complex. The ceiling and pillars of the Parvati temple are made up of intricately carved wood. All possible temple tower types are carved onto the interior walls, with each one different from the rest. There is a secret passage available to the adjacent Veerabhadra temple. All kinds of animal hybrids are carved on that passage including camels. The wooden ceiling on the Parvathi temple has every flower petal unique. Various musical instruments too are carved on the wooden ceiling. The wood used here is a type of sandalwood of rich value. The massive 24 feet pillar in the backyard which has Ganesh deity with queen Rani Chennamma paying respects with her consorts is yet another highlight of the temple. Structures of majestic creatures like lions, horses, tigers, and elephants can be found on the walls of the temples. The temple has the ceiling dedicated to ‘Gandaberunda’, a twin-headed bird which is believed to have magical power as per Hindu mythology.