This image was taken by self (Dinesh Kannambadi) at the Arakeshwara temple (also spelt Arakeshvara or Arakesvara) in Hole Alur, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka state, India. The temple was built by Butuga II (A.D. 939-960) of the Western Ganga dynasty (a Rashtrakuta empire vassal) as a fitting finale to his victory over the Cholas of Tanjore at the battle of Takkolam