The Hoysala Dynasty

The Hoysala dynasty: 1000 A.D. to 1346 A.D.

Founded by a tribal chief Nripa Kama, the dynasty is well remembered for the beautifully carved temples of Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapur, Shravanabelagola and others. Sandwiched between the Cholas to the south and the Badami Chalukyas in the north, Hoysala kings had a difficult time to keep their kingdom intact. But this did not affect their prosperity and administrative stability. Like most kings from Karnataka, Hoysalas were famous for their religious tolerance. They were also great patrons of art and culture.

Examples of Hoysala Art

See Also:

• A Beauty of the Hoysala Period
• Bracket Figures of Hoysala Pillar
• Dancing Ganapati, Belur Sculpture
• Decorations of Shilabalika of Belur
• Example of Hoysala Temple
• External façade of a Hoysala temple
• A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period
• A front view of a typical Hoysala temple
• A Geometric Design -- Hoysala Period
• Hoysala Art and Architecture - Table of Contents
• Hoysala Emperor Vishnuvardhana and his Queen Shantala
• Hoysala Ornamentation
• Hoysala Period Border Design
• A Hoysala style stone sculpture
• Hoysala Style Gatekeeper
• Hoysala Style Gatekeeper
• Intricately Carved Sculpture of a Dancer, Belur
• Introduction to Hoysala Art and Architecture
• Jyotsna Analyzing a Hoysala Period Scultpture
• Kannada Letterings, Hoysala Period
• Letterings Below a Hoysala Sculpture
• Lions in Hoysala Period Art
• Location of Belur and Halebidu
• Metallic icon of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana
• Mother and Child - Belur
• Research Citations on Hoysala Dynasty
• A Rishi (sage) of Halebidu -- Hoysala sculpture
• The Royal Emblem of Hoysala Kings
• Sculpture of Standing Vishnu
• Shilabalika of Belur
• Stone Panel in Hoysala Architecture
• Temples of Belur and Halebidu
• Writing Woman, Hoysala period

• Dynasties of Deccan -- see other royal families of South India

• Search For Hoysala Art in Kamat PictureSearch