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Hoysaleswara temple (also known as Halebidu temple) is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in a town called Halebidu, in the south Indian state of Karnataka.The temple was built on the banks of a large artificial lake, and was sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century AD. The temple is a manifestation of classic Hindu architecture and some nuances of Hoysala architecture. It consists ofintricate carvings and numerous divine figures on its walls, all built in soapstone.