The Hoysala period saw the development of a distinctive style of temple architecture renowned for its intricacy and architectural brilliance. Elaborate.
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Recently UNESCO awarded World Heritage Site status to Hoysala temples and became grand UNESCO World Heritage Site of India.
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Medieval India saw South Indian Dynasty majaly ruled in areas of today Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu Hoysala Region. Star Shaped temple based foundation [illegible] Hoysaleshwara temple, Madakup mandap with open pillared mandap. Distinctive Style of temple Architecture: Vesara Style of Nayera & Dravidian style in Chart display and Star shaped. [illegible] Cherkuswamy & Kesava Temple massive gopuram (Temple Entrance).
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Map of India showing Hoysala region highlighted in blue in South India; separate diagrams showing temple architectural features including star-shaped base, gopuram structure, and mandap layouts.
- Incorporated UNESCO designation
- Mentioned multiple temples
- Attempted to describe architectural styles (Vesara & Dravidian)
- Used diagram to show geographical location and architectural features
Pankaj Soni
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Architecture
Hoysala temple architecture
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