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The origin of the Hoysalas is a matter of much interesting speculation and controversy. Like their distinguished contemporaries, the Seunas, the Hoysalas too claim their descent from Yadu (Lunar Dynasty) and call themselves the Yadavas. The conventional titles like, "Yadavanarayana", "Yadavakutambrad-yumani" and "Dvaravatipura-varadhisvara" are common to both the Seunas and the Hoysalas. These details are compiled from internet and by various sources by the Blogger over the years.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Allalanatha Temple, Kondajji, Hassan Taluk Hassan District.







BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS COURTESY: MR. DEEPAK SETTY of PANDURANGA COFFEE WORKS CHIKAMAGALUR

Kondajji is noted for temple of Chennakeshava (Allalanatha). There is an extraordinary image enshrined in a very ordinary granite temple. The image is about 18ft tall, made out of black stone. This most exquisite deity bearing the beautifull conch (Sankha), the Cakra, the Gade (the mace) and the Lotus, has been taken as Varadaraja Swamy by most of the people. Allala Natha is another favourite name given to this Lord by the localites.

The decorative features found on the beautiful form of the Lord, the inexplicably delicate nicety of the sculptural work and the uniquely exquisite facial expression -every one of these aspects captivate the mind and heart of the spectator.

Both to the sanctuary and on to the loft built for the sake of pooja and Abhisheka, visitors have unrestricted access and this is a speciality of only this place.

The back and the backside of this varadaraja murthy are highly attractive in all aspects including sculptural ornamentations
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  1. VinuthaMay 15, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    great sir superb snaps...kondajji is my mother village, i had written two articles about this god,but was not having photos..i added these photos in the 2nd article..
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  2. rajendra prasadMay 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Very nice photographs sir. I had been to this temple and the sculpture is beyond words....

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