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pict0122.jpg Side temple for the queen |
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pict0124.jpg Monolithic pillar balanced on the pedestal |
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pict0132.jpg Water tank in the Belur temple |
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| pict0133.jpg Priest of Belur and the sanctuary behind |
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| pict0137.jpg Worshippers take 'communion' from the priest |
pict0138.jpg Detail of the sanctuary |
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pict0143.jpg Hotel room at Belur |
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pict0146.jpg Hotel at Belur - office |
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pict0148.jpg Early morning at Belur |
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pict0150.jpg Note temple at end of street |
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pict0152.jpg Belur main street |
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pict0155.jpg Moon from Belur |
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pict0162.jpg Main hall at Halebidu |
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pict0164.jpg Ceiling carvings |
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pict0166.jpg Wall inscriptions |
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pict0168.jpg Back garden, former royal approach from the lake
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pict0170.jpg Former royal (now back) entrance |
pict0171.jpg Grounds at Halebidu temple |
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pict0179.jpg Nomad camp next to temple |
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bpict0094.jpg Nandi (bull sculpture), one of largest |
bpict0095.jpg The two Nandis are in two side enclosures |
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bpict0103.jpg The guide puts a toothpick between different parts of the carving |
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bpict0117.jpg Jain temples at Halebidu, 1/2 km from Hoysala temple |
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bpict0129.jpg Village at Halebidu |
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Sat Oct 2: Hassan to Svaranbegola
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bpict0138.jpg Approaching Svaranbegola |
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bpict0141.jpg BIG statue |
bpict0142.jpg The swastika means something different in India |
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bpict0150.jpg Monsoon approaching |
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