Context: Recently, an Idol of Goddess Kali was found damaged at the historic Hoysala temple.
About Hoysala Temple Architecture

• Hoysala architecture is the building style in Hindu Temple Architecture.
• It was developed under the rule of Hoysala Empire between 11th and 14th centuries in the modern state of Karnataka.
• Hoysala architecture reveals a negligible Indo-Aryan style influence while the impact of Southern Indian style is more distinct.
• Over a hundred surviving temples are spread across the state of Karnataka.
• The Hoysalas usually dedicated their temples to Shiva or to Vishnu. They occasionally built some temples dedicated to the Jain faith as well.
• Three of the most well-known temples are the Kesava Temple at Somanathapura, the Chennakesava temple at Belur and the Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu.

About Hoysala Empire

• The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power originating from the Indian Subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, between 10th and 14th centuries.
• The Hoysala Empire was founded by the King Nripa Kama II.
• The capital of Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu.
• The Hoysala era was an important period in the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India.