Santhinatha Basadi, Halebidu, Hassan, Karnataka

The SantinathaBasadi at Halebidu was built in north-south orientation and consists on plan of a garbhagriha, ardhamandapa, a mahamandapawhich in turn is preceded by a pillared porch. The adhishthana mouldings are almost similar to the adjacent ParsvanathaBasadi. The sanctum enshrines a 5.15 m tall image of Santhinatha. The wall is plain save a series of elongated pilasters. It is covered with austere eaves over which rests a simple parapet of brick-and lime, obviously a later addition. The pillared porch accommodates granite pillars of square section which carry merloned superstructure. The ceiling is supported by a series of lathe-turned pillars.