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drishti current affairs magazine English This article was published in September HOYSALA TEMPLES Why in news The Hoysala Temples of Chennakesava at Belur Hoysaleswara at Halebid and Kesava at Somnathapura in Karnataka are Indias official nominations for the World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023. About Hoysala templesThe Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala have been on UNESCOs Tentative List since April 15 2014 and they are testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of this country.They are protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which takes care of their conservation and maintenance. About Hoyasalas Founder- King Nripa Kama IIThe Hoysalas ruled a large part of modern day Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from the 10th to the 14th century.In the history of Hoysalas the name Vishnuvardhana (Bittideva his original name) Raya holds great importance. o It was under King Vishnuvardhana Raya that the kingdom achieved political prominence. o Of his many military conquests he is best known for winning the Gangawadi area from the Cholas in 1116. o A number of Vaishnava temples were built under his patronage while his queen Shantala Devi who remained a devout Jain fostered a number of artists. Temple Major Features Chennakesava Temple drishti current affairs magazine subscription.
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