INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in the state of Karnataka, India and the former capital of the Hoysala Empire. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Hoysaleshwara Temple is known for its detailed carvings and is dedicated to Shiva. It was built by King Vishnuvardhana over a period of 30 years between 1120-1150 CE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu is the most exemplary architectural ensemble of the Hoysalas extant today. Built in 1121CE during the reign of the Hoysala King, Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleshwara. The temple, dedicated to Shiva, was sponsored and built by wealthy citizens and merchants of Dorasamudra.

Detailed explanation-4: -The temples at Halebidu and Belur belonged to the Hoysala Dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Halebidu was built anew near a large reservoir by the early Hoysala kings, with support from their governors, merchants, and artisans. They greatly excavated and expanded the Dorasamudra reservoir. Major and spectacularly carved Hindu and Jain temples were already complete by the 12th-century.