The gopuram (temple gateway) of the Hoysala style Chennakeshava Temple built in 1117 AD, Belur, Karnataka, India, Asia

The Chennakeshava Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, Belur, Karnataka, India, Asia

The Hoysala style Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, Karnataka, India, Asia

A bas relief detail showing Hoysala style warfare in the Hoysaleshvara Temple at Halebid, Karnataka, India, Asia

The Hoysala period Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, Karnataka, India, Asia

The Chennakeshava Temple built in 1117 AD by the Hoysalas at Belur, Karnataka, India, Asia

Detail of the mid 13th century Sun Temple, dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, constructed as a twelve-wheeled chariot drawn by seven horses, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konarak, Puri District, Odisha, India, Asia

Detail of the mid 13th century Sun Temple, dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, constructed as a twelve-wheeled chariot drawn by seven horses, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konarak, Puri District, Odisha, India, Asia

Hoysala Temple, Somnathpur, near Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Keshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu, dating from 1268AD in late Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Karnataka state, India, Asia

Top of the Gopuram, gate tower, Chennakesava Temple, Hoysala style, Belur, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Garuda statue, Chennakesava Temple, Hoysala style, Belur, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Turned stone pillars, Kesava Temple, Keshava Temple, Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Somanathapura, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia