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Hoysaleshwara Temple

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12th-century Shiva temple at Halebidu, Karnataka, built by the Hoysala Empire. Constructed of soapstone with thousands of carved figures across exterior walls — possibly the most densely carved temple in India. Twin sanctuaries on a star-shaped platform.

13.2127°, 76.0922°

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Living History in Stone | Halibidou | The Ruined City (Proto Civilization, ru/en dub) — Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, KarnatakaLiving History in Stone | Halibidou | The Ruined City (Proto Civilization, ru/en dub) — Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, KarnatakaProto Civilization

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