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First Online: September 17,2000
Last Updated: March 09,2008

The Royal Emblem of Hoysala Kings

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Hoysala Art
An introduction to Hoysala art and architecture.
Hoysala Dynasty
A brief note on the Hoysala dynasty that ruled parts of South India from 1000 A.D. to 1346 A.D. Includes discussion of their legacy in Indian art.
Hoysala Temples of Belur
Kamat writes that the temples of Belur exhibit a joyous exuberance of fancy, scorning mechanical refrain. "All that is wild in human faith or warm in feelings is found portrayed in these temples".
Amriteshwara Temple
All the Hindu mythologies come alive in this lesser known Hoysala temple of Tarikere town.

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Gajasura Mardaka, God punishing the evil elephantDecorations of Shilabalika of BelurSeductress in StoneA Sculpture of Hayavadana
Mahalakshmi in Dance PoseThe Royal Emblem of Hoysala KingsTwo women at the Somanath temple, SomanathapurSculpture of Standing Vishnu<br>Hoysala Temple of Belur
A Rishi (sage) of Halebidu – Hoysala sculptureIntricately Carved Sculpture of a Dancer, BelurA front view of a typical Hoysala templeA damsel admires herself in a mirror
Hoysala Emperor Vishnuvardhana and his Queen ShantalaVasudeva  Carrying Infant Krishna Crosses Yamuna RiverDancing Ganapati, Belur Sculpture

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