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Somanathapura

A perfect little star-shaped Hoysala temple from 1258, carved like a jewelry box.

Photo: Purshi · CC BY-SA 3.0
Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura, Mysuru District, Karnataka 571120Directions
Getting There
About 35 km east of Mysuru by car.

Why Go

This is one of the best-preserved Hoysala temples and part of a World Heritage Site. The tiny details cover every wall.

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