Centre nominates Hoysala Temples in Karnataka for World Heritage List in 2022-2023

The Ministry of Culture has nominated the ‘Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala’ located in Karnataka for UNESCO’s World Heritage List for 2022-2023.
The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ are on UNESCO’s Tentative list since April 15, 2014.
The Hoysala Temples was formally submitted for the 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
Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala are a group of 25 Hindu and Jain temples built in 12th and 13th century AD by Hoysala Emperors. These temples are known for their unique architecture and sculptures.
Currently India has 46 sites listed on UNESCO’s Tentative List of Heritage Sites.