Pillars of sacrifice at Hoysaleshwara Temple
“ These are not just dedicated to Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu, but to loyal subordinates of kings who faithfully served them. The pillars are memorials to those who were like garudas to the kings.” said the guide
“ These are not just dedicated to Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu, but to loyal subordinates of kings who faithfully served them. The pillars are memorials to those who were like garudas to the kings.” Narrating a story from the pillar, the guide referred to the sacrifice of a devoted aide Kuvara Lakshma who along with his wife Suggala and thousand followers ended their lives after the death of the king, Veera Ballalla II." said the guide, referring to the Garuda Pillar inside the architectural marvel - Hoysalehwara Temple. The star shaped temple, a masterpiece of the Hoysala style of architecture was thronged by tourists and was built in the 12th century. Dedicated to Shiva and his pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, the main shrine here is named after the Hoysala king, Hoysaleshwara, who commissioned the temple. here are more than 500 relief sculptures on the outer wall of the temple. I paused by to see the miniature friezes of elephants, horses and the mythical yalis . Stories from the Hindu epics and puranas were carved in stone here