Mallikarjuna Temple

Mallikarjuna Temple is a highly revered shrine located at Pattadakkal, in Bagalkot District of Karnataka. The temple was built by the queens of Vikramaditya II in memory of his victorious march against Kanchi in 745 AD. The temple tower is topped by a dome and is noted for its architectural craftsmanship – an outstanding example of Chalukya style of architecture. 

Chalukya edifices.

Durga Temple. Aihole. 

The Ratha at Viththala Mandir, again Hampi!
In the left corner, the columns that you see are the instrument playing ones. 

Pushkarini at Hampi

This is the Pushkarini at Hampi. Excellent architecture!! 

three stages of a chess game

Savielly Tartakower: A chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe you have an advantage, and the third... when you know you're going to lose!