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	ipedia.com: Indian architecture Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Indian architecture is that vast tapestry of production of the Indian Subcontinent that encompasses a multitude of expressions over space and time, transformed by the forces of history considered unique to the sub-continent, sometimes destroying, but most of the time absorbing.
		Early beginnings of Hindu temple architecture have been traced to the remains at Aihole and Pattadakal in presentday Karnataka, and have Vedic altars and late Vedic temples as described by Panini as models.
		The principles of temple architecture were codified in treatises and canons such as Manasara, Mayamatam, and Vaastu Shastra.
	www.ipedia.com /indian_architecture.html (1510 words)

	Halebid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		There are a lot of Hoysala temples and even Jain temples around, however, as I was on a one day visit to Belur and Halebid, I just saw the main attraction the Hoysaleshwara Temple.
		Hoysala Architecture and IT The Hoysaleshwara temple is built on typical Hoysala style.
		Narasimha is always prevailant in Hoysala architecture as it was their Royal god.
	www.craveservices.com /photos/halebid.htm (241 words)

	Hoysala Art and Architecture
		The Hoysala Rulers who succeeded the later Chalukyas and ruled over the Mysore Plateau in the 12th and 13th centuries A.D. were also lovers of art.
		Chenna Kesava temple at Belur was built by Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Dynasty in 1117 A.D. to commemorate a victory won over the Cholas at Talkad in 1116 A.D. It is dedicated to the deity Chenna Kesava.
		The statue is surrounded by a granite pillared cloister built by Gangaraja, a minister of the Hoysala ruler Vishnuvardhana.
	www.indiapicks.com /annapurna/L_Hoysala.htm (537 words)

	Sculptural Eldorado Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur, Indian temple architecture,
		The Hoysala rulers are now consigned to books of history but the temples they built are still frequented by millions – devotees, tourists and scholars – mainly for the astounding sculptural embellishments on the walls unparalleled in the annals of Indian temple architecture.
		Praised as a gem of Indian architecture by the renowned critic Fergusson, the Kedareshwara temple is a classic example of Indian temple architecture.
		The Chalukyas of Vatapi thus initiated an architectural style which eventually culminated in one of the masterpieces of that age – the Kailashnatha temple at Ellora built by Krishna I, the Rashtrakuta ruler whose dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas of Badami.
	www.indiaprofile.com /heritage/hoysalatemple.htm (2256 words)

	Ancient Indian Architecture - Crystalinks
		The Greek influence led the Indian architecture of the time, especially the rock-cut art, to fall under one of the two categries: the Mathura school of art which was strictly Indian in spirit and did not adopt from the Greek styles, and the Gandharva school of art which incorporated influences of the Greek art.
		With the advent of Islam, the erstwhile Indian architecture was slightly adapted to allow the traditions of the new religion, but it remained strongly Indian at its heart and character.
		The architecture of the colonial period varied from the beginning attempts at creating authority through classical prototypes to the later approach of producing a supposedly more responsive image through what is now termed Indo-Saracenic architecture- a mixture of Hindu, Islamic and Western elements.
	www.crystalinks.com /indiarchitecture.html (1420 words)

	Hoysala architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hoysala architecture is the distinctive building style that developed under the aegis of the Hoysala Empire in the state of Karnataka, India between the 11th century and 14th century.
		Hoysala artists are famous for their sculptural detail, be it the depiction of the Hindu epics, deities, eroticism or daily life.
		The art of the Hoysalas on stone is compared to the finesse of an ivory worker or a goldsmith.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hoysala_architecture (3583 words)

	Hoysala Village Resort - Hassan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Hoysala village Resorts at Hassan, a prime enterprise of Nirvana Group of Hotels and Resort Pvt.
		The tile structures, the earthly walls of amber, the traditional jaglis (sit outs), the courtyards and the warmth of wooden high ceilings are carefully designed to transport you to the rural ambience, yet provided with a premium of comfort and service.
		At 40 km is the Hoysaleswara temple of Halebid another landmark in Hoysala architecture with sculptures of gods, animals and danseuses.
	www.karnatakatourism.com /south/hassan/hoysala.htm (384 words)

	KARNATAKA : Encyclopedia Entry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Kannada Empire was expanded and consolidated by the Hoysala Empire and further by the Vijayanagara Empire, before the Mughal Conquest in the 18th century.
		Art and architecture flourished in the region during the time that resulted in the construction of temples and sculptures such as the Hoysaleswara temple in Halebid and Chennakesava Temple at Belur.
		South Karnataka is a unique combination of spectacular vesara style Hoysala architecture, colossal Jain monuments, colonial buildings and palaces of the Kingdom of Mysore, impregnable fort at Chitradurga and densely forested wildlife sanctuaries that offer some of the best eco-tourism available in the country.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Karnataka (6419 words)

	Somnathpur, somnathpur travel, heritage, history and culture of somnathpur,
		The Hoysalas were a mighty marital race who ruled large parts of presentday Karnataka between 1100 and 1320 AD.
		The Hoysala ruler commissioned the building of temples as an act of thanksgiving after their victories in the battlefield.
		Its height seems to be only about 30 feet which, if it stood in the open, would be too small for architectural effect, but in the center of an enclosed court and where there are no objects to contrast with it, it produces an everlasting impression of grandeur.
	www.indiaprofile.com /heritage/somnathpur.htm (1188 words)

	Kamat's Potpourri: Hoysala Art and Architecture
		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.
		Kamat writes that the temples of Belur exhibit a joyous exuberance of fancy, scorning mechanical refrain.
		A Rishi (sage) of Halebidu – Hoysala sculpture
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/deccan/hoysala/index.htm (127 words)

	Hassan Tourism Information,Tourism Info of Hassan Karnataka,Tourist Information of Hassan Karnataka
		Halebid - It was the ancient capital of Hoysala dynasty and is situated at a distance of 30km from Hassan and 16km from Belur.
		Hoysala Mahotsava - Celebrated in the month of March, this is a popular dance festival held at Belur and Helebid.
		The Hoysala temple complex serves as a perfect venue for this cultural extravaganza.
	www.jmmtravelindia.com /hassan.html (729 words)

	India Tourism Travel n Tour Packages, Hoildays in South India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Hassan District was under the reign of Mouryas of North in the 3rd BC and later kingdoms of Kadambas, Chalukyas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar empire.
		The Hoysalas brought world wide acclaim to the district through their unique style of architecture.
		The Chennakeshava Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture.
	www.spantours.com /southindia/hassan.html (598 words)

	OurKarnataka.com: History of Karnataka: Hoysalas
		Janna was the poet laureate of the court of Ballala II and Narasimha II.
		The Hoysala claim to immortality is securely based on the beautiful architectural tradition, which they nourished in Karnataka.
		The development of the Hoysala style took place in the old Mysore territory largely because of the availability of the chloritic schist, a type of green soapstone, commonly found in the rock-system of the area.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /states/history/historyofkarnataka31.htm (747 words)

	Vastu Shastra - Niranjan Babu Bangalore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The intricacy and beauty of Hoysala Architecture amazed him at the greatness of the ancient masters of Indian architecture.
		The Pushkarni (water tank) in the Jala sector of the temple mandala, the horizontal and vertical growth of the temples, the deities and their proportionate sculpting, were some of the interesting points that set his mind thinking.
		They discussed the typography, land, the various temple structures, the flora etc., of the haloed region The richness of the Hoysala Architecture is indeed unmatched.
	www.niranjanbabu.com /gallery/2004/BelurHalebid.html (107 words)

	Manas: Culture, Architecture of India, South India Architecture
		It is convenient to resolve the types of architecture into four periods corresponding to the principal kingdoms which ruled in southern India down the centuries.
		hola architecture achieved its peak at Thanjavur, the capital established by the Chola ruler Rajaraja I. The sanctuaries have rising pyramid towers crowned with dome-like roofs.
		After the reign of the Hoysalas, architectural traditions were interrupted by Muslim raids at the end of the 13th century.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/Culture/Archit/SIArch.html (339 words)

	Karnataka History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Built in 1268 A.D. by Hoysala King Narasimha III, the temple is seated on a star-shaped base, set on a chiselled plinth and gaurded at intervals by miniature elephants.
		The temple is one of the finest specimens of Hoysala architecture.
		It was built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana around 1116 A.D. The Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebid is another specimen of Hoysala architecture.
	members.tripod.com /rrtravels/kar_hist.html (800 words)

	Architecture in India, Indian Architecture, Famous Indian Architecture, Temple Architectuer in India
		Indian architecture is arich amalgam of various architectural styles, wherein the influences of various regions and dynasties, find due expression.
		With the Islamic style concentrating only on monuments and the Hindu style being more religious, thematically, Indian architecture, is indeed, a celebration of the creativity of the unsung artisans who dedicated their lives to bring to life such wondrous pieces of enviable beauty.
		India boasts of a myriad of architectural delights such as the majestic Taj Mahal, the temples of Southern India, the Jain temples and the Buddhist monasteries, to name a few.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /architecture (254 words)

	Tourism of India - States of India - Karnataka
		The most marvelous specimens of Hoysala architecture found exclusively at Belur are the angled bracket figures depicting celestial nymphs singing, dancing or executing daily chores.
		Situated in the unobtrusive village of Somnathpur, 35 km from Mysore, the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture.
		Another impressive piece of architecture is the ornate Papanatha Temple with its delicately chiseled ceilings and the 16-pillared main hall.
	www.tourismofindia.com /sts/stkarheritage.htm (1689 words)

	Belur Chennakesava Temple - Karnataka
		It was commissioned by the Hoysala king himself to celebrate an important military victory in 1117 AD.
		In ornate Hoysala temples depiction of numerous gods and attendants in a horizontal row of large images is usual, here in Belur this is found for the first time.
		The style of the temple is a new kind of Nãgara derived from the contemporary temples found in the region around the imperial city of Kalyana, located in the extreme north of present-day Karnataka.
	www.templenet.com /Karnataka/chenbelu.html (1423 words)

	Indian Temple Architecture
		The Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur in Tamilnadu (11th century CE) is a collossal structure with a towering vimanam, and is considered to be a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
		temple described as a sculptor's dream lived in stone, is built in the form of a chariot and is a grand specimen of Chola architecture, as are the Gangaikonda Choleeswaram and the Tribhuvanam temples.
		The Hoysala temples of the earlier part of the 2nd millennium CE, display a unique architectural style, distinct from the Dravidian style that prevailed during this period in the neighboring state of Tamilnadu.
	www.templenet.com /arch.html (366 words)

	Hoysala Village Hassan
		It is located away from the bustle, foul air and cacophony of cities this Shangri-La is designed to enthrall you and your family with ample privacy and superb sense of luxury that you always longed for all that at an affordable price.
		Located at 200 km from Bangalore airport and five km from the Hassan known for its salubrious climate, Hoysala Village Resort combines the geometric disciplines of local Hoysala architectural tradition and the idyllic simplicity of Malnad villages.
		Clusters of 33 rooms and suites in the style of cottages with all modern amenities and the stone pillared spacious multi cuisine restaurant (Belur) and bar (Karanji), are planned around swimming pool (Belagola).
	www.indiatravelite.com /accommodations1/hoysalavillagehassan.htm (455 words)

	Kamat's Potpourri: Hoysala Temples of Belur
		Hence, their breasts remind of the moon, the waist resembles that of a swan, and their hips remind those of an elephant.
		), the fourth and mightiest monarch of the Hoysala dynasty, was converted from the Jain faith to the Vaishnava faith by the sage Ramanuja.
		Mallitamma was the most prolific of all known Hoysala artists and more than forty well-executed sculptures stand in his name.
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/deccan/hoysala/belur.htm (723 words)

	Krishna Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The main structure of the star shaped Chenna Kesava is a homogenous architectural unit raised on a platform.
		Halebid was the ancient metropolis of the Hoysala rulers in the 11th and 12th centuries.
		Chennakesava Temple is situated in the unobstrusive village of Somnathpur; the exquisitely caved, star shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture.
	www.krishnaholidays.in /Karnataka.htm (1771 words)

	The Tribune...Sunday Reading
		Although only architecture and sculpture survive today, it was not difficult for me to visualise the temples alive with worshippers and song and dance.
		For, afterwards the tribesman called himself Hoysala and founded the dynasty that was to be immortalised through its virtuosity in temple building.
		The Hoysala capital was left as we see it today — a mass of rubble and old ruins.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99jan24/sunday/head11.htm (877 words)

	Somnathpur Temple,Karnataka Somnathpur Temple,South India Somnathpur Temple Tour
		In the dust and turmoil of history, India was witnessing the Golden Age of the mighty Cholas, Pandyas and the Hoysalas.
		He was employed by Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana, a great patron of the arts, and had best sculptors in the area working under him.
		The Hoysala temple at Somnathpur, however, is truly unique in design, perfect in symmetry and the stone carvings are remarkable marvels in stone.
	www.south-india-tour.net /karnataka/somnathpur-temple.html (639 words)

	Hoysala Architecture is developed by Hoysalas
		The Hoysala Dynasty from the 11th century lasted for two hundred and fifty years.
		They developed sculptural and architectural styles, which were radically different than what were in existence.
		It was under Bittiga, better known by his later name Vishnuvardhana that the Hoysala Dynasty began to take off on a course of their own and it was during his reign that the distinctive temples at Belur and Halebid were built.
	www.hotelskarnataka.com /html/hoysala-architecture.htm (264 words)

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