Sri Harhareswara Temple, Harihara, Karnataka....
The Harihareshwara Temple at Harihar in Karnataka state, India, was built in 1223–1224 CE by Polalva, a commander and minister of the Hoysala Empire King Vira Narasimha II. The temple was consecrated for the deity Harihara, a fusion of the Hindu Gods Vishnu and Shiva. The image of the deity is a fusion of the right vertical half of Shiva and left vertical half of Vishnu. The image holds in its right hand, the attributes of Shiva and in the left hand, those of Vishnu. Lathe turned pillars support the ceiling of the open hall, which has beautiful lotuses.
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