About the Book: Hoysala Legacy : Belur Halebidu Somanathapura
The Hoysalas were supreme rulers of the southern Deccan in the 12th and 13th
centuries. Together with their queens, ministers and commanders, they sponsored
a series of magnificent temples, the most famous of which are those at Belur,
Halebidu and Somanathapura described in this guidebook. The complicated layouts,
elaborate wall treatments and spacious interiors of these monuments testify to
the genius of Hoysala designers and builders, while the carved friezes, wall
panels and column brackets illustrating Hindu myths and legends showcase the
talents and imagination of the Hoysala artists, many of whom signed their work.
Authored by Kamalika