A Wall of the Somanathpuram Temple with Hindu Gods

A Wall of the Somanathpuram Temple with Hindu Gods

 Hoysala Dynasty,12th century AD

      The Hoysala Dynasty established a new trend in Indian architecture: the star shaped temples. The edges of the star gave ample surface to the sculptors to depict the Hindu Pantheon and to portray the Puranic stories. Made out of soap stone, these temples are full of intricate carvings. They are a marvellous fusion of art, architecture, sculpture, myth and engineering.