The Hoysala style of art developed in the Karnataka region between the 11th and 14th centuries under the reign of the Hoysala kings. The Hoysala kings built over 1500 temples.
Early evidence of this style is found in the Chalukya temples of Aihole, Badami and Paddakal.
This style reflects different aspects of humanity and spirituality. Religious tolerance is its main feature. Shaiva, Vaishnavite and Jain temples were built in this style.
The Hoysaleshwara temple of Halebid which is a Shaivite temple and the Keshava temple of Somnathpur which is a Vaishnavite temple are the prominent examples of this style.
The Government of India has proposed to declare the sacred symbols of Shanti Niketan and Hoysal as a World Heritage Site in 2021-22.