The Hazara Rama temple, referred to as the Ramachandra temple in
inscriptions. The temple is dated to the early 15th century and is attributed
to Krishnadevraya. The temple's outer walls portray the Mahanavami,
Dussehra and Holi festival celebrations in parallel bands of artwork. The
lowest band shows marching elephants, above it are horses led by horsemen, then
soldiers celebrated by the public, then dancers and musicians, with a top layer
depicting a procession of the general public.
The inner walls of the temple has friezes containing extensive
narration of the epic Ramayana The temple has an entrance mandapa and
a Yajna ceremony hall, whose ceiling is designed to ventilate fumes
and smoke through the roof. Inside the main mandapa are four intricately carved
pillars in the Hoysala style; these carving include depictions of Rama,
Lakshmana, and Sita, Durga as Mahishasuramardini and Shiva-Parvati.. The temple
has a smaller shrine with friezes depicting the legends of Vishnu avatars. This
temple complex is known for its thousands of carvings and inscriptions, its
elaborate frescoes depicting Hindu concepts.