The Hoysal Lord Vishnuwardhana erected the temple of Chennakeshava in the capital of his state, Belur to commemorate the victory on the Foreheads. Today, the exotic names of medieval Indian kingdoms tell us little, but the temple itself impresses with its elaborate carvings covering every free space. The incarnations of the Gods Vishnu and Shiva are especially charming in the rays of the afternoon sun.