![The Chennakesava temple, Somnathpura](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/gounesco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/26111234/20180909_102724-min.jpg)
Although close to Mysore, the very popular tourist destination, the Chennakesava temple in Somnathpura is not as well known. Built in the typical Hoysala style, with a central courtyard, surrounded on all sides with a colonnaded gallery, housing a series of small shrines and rooms, this temple is a must-visit writes Supriyo.