Art, architecture, and religion flourished in South India during the reign of the Hoysalas. Hundreds of temples scattered across Karnataka, noted for their attention to exquisite detail and skilled craftsmanship are the living examples of the architectural excellence of the Hoysala period.
Many temples including the Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, the Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, and the Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura exhibit an amazing display of sculptural exuberance. In fact, the temple of Halebidu has been described as an important milestone in Indian architecture. It is a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Hoysalas patronized Kannada scholars at a time when Sanskrit literature was popular. The Hoysala rulers used Kannada to state the terms of grants including information on the land, its boundaries, the participation of local authorities, rights and obligations of the grantee, taxes and dues, and witnesses.
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