UNESCO recognized the ancient Hoysala temples in Karnataka as ‘World Heritage Sites’ on 18th September 2023 during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sacred ensemble of the Hoysalas consists of three temples from the 12-13th century CE, namely the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, the Hoysaleshwara Temple […]
Heritage Sites in Karnataka
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Karnataka
The culturally rich and diverse country of India is home to 38 UNESCO World heritage sights that spread all across the country in different states. The south Indian state of Karnataka is one such place that has been home to an incredible amount of historical places as it was ruled by the Vijayanagara empire, Hoysalas, […]