close up of the narsimha pillar which at one time could have revolved on its ball bearings. chennakeshava temple. belur, karnataka

1117 ancient archaeological architectural architecture asia belur chennakeshava culture dynasty hassan heritage hindu hinduism historic historical history hoyasala hoysala india indian karnataka keshava mandapa narsimha old people pillar religion religious ruins sacred sculpture south stone structure temple tourism vaishanivism vishnuvardhana