Somnathpur Temple,Mysore. Somnathpur Temple Decorated With Richly Carved Friezes, Portraying Rows Of Cavalry, Elephants And Scenes From The Epics. The Rows Above Have Sculptures Of Gods Mainly Vishnu In Various Forms Of The 194 Carved Images On The Outer Walls. Kesava Or Somnathpur Temple Built In A.d 1268. Mysore,Karnataka,India.

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ancient archaeological architecture art asia carving cavalry craftsmanship culture design detail epics era forms friezes god goddess grey heritage hinduism historic historical hoysala idol india karnataka keshava lord mysore mythology old outer past portraying preserved religious rows sanctum sculpture shrine somnathpur spot statue stone structure style temple tourist traditional vertical vishnu wall worship