What is the architectural style of the Halebid temples?

They are built in the Vesara style using soapstone, which allowed for the extremely intricate and detailed carving seen on the walls.

Hoysala Architecture and Geography

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2003

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ID: MED_REG_2003_100 Ref: Standard Textbook

Modern name of Hoysaleshvara's capital Dwarasamudra:

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The modern name of Dwarasamudra, the ancient capital of the Hoysala Empire, is Halebid. Located in Karnataka, it is famous for its remarkably detailed Hoysala-style temples.