With reference to Hoysala Temple Architecture consider the following statements The temples are a Dr...........

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With reference to Hoysala Temple Architecture, consider the following statements

The temples are a Dravidian style of architecture mainly concentrated in Southern Karnataka.
The temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Jains.
Chennakesava and Kesava temples in Karnataka are the examples of Hoysala architectures.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Hoysala Temple Architecture is the building style developed under the rule of the Hoysalas and is mostly concentrated in southern Karnataka.
They are sometimes called hybrid or vesara as their unique style seems neither completely dravida nor nagara, but somewhere in between.
Some of the famous temples are:

Hoysaleswara (Lord of the Hoysalas) Temple: At Halebid, Karnataka and built in dark schist stone by a Hoysala king in AD 1150.
Chennakeshava Temple: At Somnathpur, Karnataka and was built around AD 1268 under Narasimha III.
Kesava Temple: At Belur, Hassan district of Karnataka built by Vishnuvardhana.
Recently, a Hoysala-era idol of Goddess Kali of the Lakshmi Devi Temple at Doddagaddavalli, Karnataka has been found damaged.
The main deity of this temple is Goddess Lakshmi whereas all Hoysala temples are dedicated to either Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and in some cases to Jains.

Hence only statement 2&3 are correct.