🏛️ Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
Three monumental temple complexes of the Hoysala dynasty in Karnataka, India
📋 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023
- Three temples: Keshava (Somanathapura), Chennakeshava (Belur), Hoysaleswara (Halebidu)
- Built between 11th and 14th centuries during Hoysala dynasty rule
- Constructed in chloritic schist (soapstone) with star-shaped platforms and intricate carvings
The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas comprise three monumental temple complexes located in Karnataka's southern Deccan plateau, collectively ...