Article Title: “Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas” – 42nd World Heritage site of India
20-09-2023
History and Culture Of India Current Affairs Analysis
The Three Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebid, and Somanathapur in Karnataka were declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Monday.
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas:
1The Chennakeshava temple at Belur
2Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu
3Keshava temple at Somanathapur
Features of Hoysala Temples:
Period : 12th and 13th century
The Chennakeshava temple at Belur : king Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE
Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu : 1121 CE
Keshava temple at Somanathapur: 1268 CE .
Commissioned by Somanatha Dandanayaka during the regime of Narasimha III.
Built on raised platforms
Construction Material : Soapstone / Choloritic schist.
Temples have horizontal friezes
Many of the sculptures are signed by artists
Intricate/Ornate carvings
The Chennakeshava temple at Belur
Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu
Keshava temple at Somanathapur
Previously , RABINDRANATH TAGORE’S Santiniketan, the university town in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, has become the 41st UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in India.
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