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The Hoysala period saw the development of a distinctive style of temple architecture renowned for its intricacy and architectural brilliance. Elaborate.

Introduction

Recently UNESCO awarded World Heritage Site status to Hoysala temples and became grand UNESCO World Heritage Site of India.

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Medieval India saw South Indian Dynasty majaly ruled in areas of today Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu Hoysala Region. Star Shaped temple based foundation [illegible] Hoysaleshwara temple, Madakup mandap with open pillared mandap. Distinctive Style of temple Architecture: Vesara Style of Nayera & Dravidian style in Chart display and Star shaped. [illegible] Cherkuswamy & Kesava Temple massive gopuram (Temple Entrance).

— Pankaj Soni · AIR 130

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Map of India showing Hoysala region highlighted in blue in South India; separate diagrams showing temple architectural features including star-shaped base, gopuram structure, and mandap layouts.

Incorporated UNESCO designation
Mentioned multiple temples
Attempted to describe architectural styles (Vesara & Dravidian)
Used diagram to show geographical location and architectural features

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Pankaj Soni

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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

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Hoysala temple architecture

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