Granite Ceiling

Granite is not an easy medium for sculpting. However, the masters who worked on this knew how to handle stone like clay.

The Hoysala architecture is known for its beauty, symmetry and meticulous execution.

This ceiling in one of the chapels is a good example. Look at the near perfect circle, look at the symmetry in form and size of the smaller pieces that go into decorating the concentric bands.

The sculptors not only knew their art, but also a great deal of Hindu mythology. The symbol of banana flower represented here is noteworthy.

The banana plant, flower and fruit have been considered sacred, worthy of offering to Gods and Goddesses

Here in the intricate art, particularly the designs in miniature, you find the banana flower.