Hoysaleswara Temple
ಹೊಯ್ಸಳೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಾಲಯ
Lord Shiva (Hoysaleswara) · Halebeedu, Karnataka
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About the temple
Largest monument in Halebeedu; former capital of Hoysala Empire Spiritual peace and success
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:30 – 21:00
- Established
- 1121
- Best time to visit
- 07:00 – 08:30
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Shiva (Hoysaleswara)Shantaleswara ShivaSuryaGaneshaNandi
- Deity form
- Shiva Linga
- Religious tradition
- Shaiva Agamic
- Sanskrit name
- होयसालेश्वर मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Halebeedu Temple; Dwarasamudra Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:30 - 21:00
- Special days
- Maha Shivaratri, Hoysala Mahotsav
- Festival timings
- 24 Hours open during Shivaratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Pradosha
- Ritual schedule
- Daily Abhisheka and Aarti
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 - 18:30
- Abhishek timings
- 07:00
- Special poojas
- Rudra Abhisheka
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Hoysala Empire
- Architect / builder
- Kedaroja
- Construction materials
- Chloritic Schist (Soapstone)
- Historical events
- Sacked by Delhi Sultanate in the 14th Century
- Renovations
- Restored by ASI in the 20th century
- Archaeological importance
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Legends
- Legend of Garuda bodyguards sacrificing for the king
- Inscriptions
- 118 inscriptions in various scripts
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 1121 - 1160 CE
- Structure
- Twin-temple (Dvikuta Vimana)
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Original towers (shikhara) are lost
- Mandapa
- Large open Navaranga
- Sculptural features
- 240 Ganesha images and Madanika bracket figures
- Artistic elements
- Intricate friezes of animals and epics
- Construction technique
- Interlocking soapstone carvings
- Unique features
- Gravity pillar and star-shaped platform
Festivals & events
Maha ShivaratriHoysala Mahotsav
- Festival calendar
- Feb/Mar (Shivaratri); Mar/Apr (Mahotsav)
- Special celebration days
- Republic Day, Independence Day (Illumination)
- Cultural events
- Hoysala Mahotsav Dance & Music Festival
- Annual events
- Annual Rathotsava
- Peak crowd season
- October to March
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- 07:00 – 08:30
- Parking capacity
- Space for 50+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Nominal fee
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI