The Hoysala style was created through careful selection of contemporary temple features and those from the past to create a different identity from neighbouring kingdoms. The shrines are characterized ...

The Hoysala Temples of Karnataka were recently incorporated into UNESCO’s World Heritage List. They are known not just for their imposing structures but also for their intricate wall sculptures.

arguably the finest examples of stone sculpture in all of India. In 2023, the magnificent Hoysala temples of Somnathpur, Halebid, and Belur achieved UNESCO World Heritage status. However ...