close up of dwarapala and garuda, on the right side of the south entrance, chennakesava temple, belur, karnataka.

1117 ancient archaeological architectural architecture bas basrelief belur carving chennakesava culture decorated deity dvarapala dwarapala dwarapalaka dynasty entrance entry garuda goddess guard guardian hassan heritage hindu hinduism historic history hoyasala hoysala india indian karnataka keshava mythology north old relief religion religious ruins sacred sculpture south statue structure temple tourism vaishanivism vishnuvardhana