Belur, Karnataka, India

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka. Originally called Vijayanarayana Temple, it was built on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, Hassan district by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana. Channakesava is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Belur is famous for its marvelous temples and have been proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can see the rest of the pictures here: Belur Gallery or as a slide-show

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka. Originally called Vijayanarayana Temple, it was built on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, Hassan district by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

Prayers being offered to Lord Vishnu at the Channakesava Temple.

With lights projected onto the ceiling the beautiful ceiling gets visible at the Channakesava Temple.

With lights projected onto the ceiling the beautiful ceiling gets visible at the Channakesava Temple.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.

You can see the rest of the pictures here: Belur Gallery or as a slide-show.

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Taj Mahal (Agra) – a love story

The Taj Mahal (Hindi: ताज महल Persian/Urdu: تاج محل) is a love story between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his begam (wife) Mumtaz Mahal. An icon of eternal love. The Taj is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.

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All images shot on Nikon D3S with a mix of lens: 14-24 mm, 24-70 mm and 70-200 mm f/2.8.

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