- Location: Karnataka
- What is it?: They are a group of three famous temple complexes.
- Built by: Hoysala Empire
- Period: 11th and 14th centuries.
- Temples Included
- Chennakeshava Temple at Belur: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its beautiful carvings and sculptures.
- Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its detailed friezes showing stories from Hindu epics.
- Keshava Temple at Somanathapura: Also dedicated to Vishnu, known for its perfectly balanced and detailed artwork.
- Architecture
- Star-shaped (stellate) design of the temples.
- Extensive and very fine carvings on the outer walls and pillars.
- Use of soft soapstone, which allowed intricate detailing.
- Rich depictions of gods, dancers, musicians, animals, and scenes from epics.
