Somanathapura

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Entrance Porch, trikuta vimana

Somanathapura ಸೋಮನಾಥಪುರ (also known as Somnathpur) is a town located 30 km from Mysore city in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Somanathapura is famous for the Chennakesava Temple (also called Kesava or Keshava temple) built by Soma, a dandanayaka (commander) in 1268 CE under Hoysala king Narasimha III, when the Hoysalas were the major power in South India. The Keshava temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and is in a very well preserved condition. The temple is conservated by Archeological Survey of India under the category of protected heritage sites

Outlook of Kesava Temple	Bas-relief sculptures adorning the temple walls	Pillared entrance, or Mandapam	Ornately carved pillars inside the temple
Vimana of Kesava Temple	Kesava Sculpture	Sculpted ceiling inside the Kesava Temple