Last saturday, we had planned a trip to Lord Varahanatha temple, at Kallahalli.
At around 12 pm, we started and proceeded through the K R S road. After K R S, the road continues through DINKA, Bannangadi etc. Kallahalli is about 20+ kms away from KRS, on the banks of river Hemavathi.
As always, rivers or waterfronts have always been my prime destinations, but sad part is that, it is not permitted to take photos of the Deity. A lot of development works are going on- building renovation.
Some 14 years ago, I had visited the place, which at that time was in ramparts. The Idol is 18 ft tall! but, lower part of the same - the Peetham has been burried in the ground to ease up viewing for devoties, which in turn raises the ground level to 5- 6 ft.
I never enter temples which are crowdy and that day was no exception- Vaikuntha Ekadashi. I stayed outside and shot some pics.
Afterwards,we proceeded towards Hosaholalu, near K. R. Pet. There is a Hoysala styled Temple, dedicated to Lord Lakshminarayana. By the time we reached there, the temple was closed and we could have the outer views only.
Finally it was 6 pm, indicating us to return home. we bid adieu with these flowers-
At around 12 pm, we started and proceeded through the K R S road. After K R S, the road continues through DINKA, Bannangadi etc. Kallahalli is about 20+ kms away from KRS, on the banks of river Hemavathi.
As always, rivers or waterfronts have always been my prime destinations, but sad part is that, it is not permitted to take photos of the Deity. A lot of development works are going on- building renovation.
Some 14 years ago, I had visited the place, which at that time was in ramparts. The Idol is 18 ft tall! but, lower part of the same - the Peetham has been burried in the ground to ease up viewing for devoties, which in turn raises the ground level to 5- 6 ft.
I never enter temples which are crowdy and that day was no exception- Vaikuntha Ekadashi. I stayed outside and shot some pics.
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| I thought it would be more joyful to shoot at the waterfront than enter the shrine. |
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| I wish I could reach the island in the background, |
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| As usual, rich blues and reflection fulfilled my thirst. |
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| There is a stone structure which can be used as a prop, if found empty! People who throng there, use it to have food and the result is in the foreground. |
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| Temple from front. |
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| From the side. Observe the height of the temple, which was not so previously. |
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| golden color of the shrine, always compliments the blues of the sky. |
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| This time I used a new lens 70-300mm is usm, which I acquired recently. |
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| Hoysala architecture fascinates us with its intricate details. These are views from behind the temple. |
Finally it was 6 pm, indicating us to return home. we bid adieu with these flowers-
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