The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalized as India’s nomination for World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023, the Union Culture Ministry said.
The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ are on UNESCO’s Tentative list since April 15, 2014, and stand testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of this country. The Hoysala Temples was formally submitted for nomination by the Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma on January 31, 2022.
The Hoysalas temples nominated are represented by
- Chennakesava Temple at Belur (dedicated to Lord Vishnu)
- Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu (dedicated to Lord Shiva)
- Kesava Temple at Somanathapura (dedicated to Lord Vishnu)