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Three Hoysala-style temples in South India are part of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, which have been designated as World Heritage Sites. The Hoysala Empire constructed these temples in Somanathapura, Belur, and Halebidu in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. In 2023, the three temples known as the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List because of their exceptional stone carvings, hyper-realistic sculptures, and architecture. The early Hoysala monarchs, who founded their new kingdoms and regimes in South India, created the architectural style of the three temples as a unique and avant-garde kind of holy building that sets them apart from modern kingdoms and dynasties. These temples are as follows: 1. Chennakeshava Temple in Belur (built by King Vishnuvardhana). 2. Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu (built by King Vishnuvardhana). 3. Keshav Temple in Somanathapura (built by Somanatha under King Narasimha III). Three locations—two in Hassan district and one in Mysore district—are home to the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas in the two Karnataka districts. From the eleventh to the fourteenth century, the Hoysala dynasty dominated a sizable portion of modern-day Karnataka. The process of state building began when they established taxing, revenue, and administrative structures by the end of the 12th century, in addition to expanding the agrarian economic system of the kingdom. By supporting literature, art, and architecture, the Hoysala kings simultaneously attempted to forge a new and unique identity for their realm. This led to the development of a new style of temple building that combined creative temple planning with exquisite carving and decorating. This architectural style creatively integrated and blended original aspects with architectural traits that were common throughout the nation. Vishnuvardhana was one of the Hoysala monarchs who ascended to power in 1110 AD. In 1117 AD, he ordered the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple, which is devoted to Lord Vishnu. The complex continued to grow for more than a century after the completion of the main Chennakeshava Temple at Belur in 1117 AD. In 1150 AD, Ketamalla, an employee of King Vishnuvardhana, constructed the Hoysaleswara Temple. Additionally, it notes that in 1121 AD, the king gave land for the Lord Shiva temple-building, upkeep, and management. #History #Architecture

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