Ballaleswara Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka..

Sri Ballaleswara Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka..
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Sri Ballaleswara temple was constructed by during the reign of Veera Ballaala -II by his chieftain Raejimayya Danda nayaka.
The Sivalaya is a rare architectural marvel in the entire line of Hoysala temples. It looks like three stars, in one line forming a unique constellation of their own. This Ekakoota temple with a single cell, antarala (vestibule), and navaranga is connected to an open mantapa through a porch. The vimana, navaranga and mantapa are all star shaped and two lateral entrances through the porch provide access to the temple and to the open mantapa.