Architecture and Sculpture of Mysore

Comprising of three books, titled – The Kesava Temple of Belur; The Kesava Temple at Somanathapur; and Lakshmidevi Temple at Dodda Gaddavalli – these are the most exquisite specimens of the Hoysala style of architecture, built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhna in AD. 1117. According to some of the renowned archaeologists it combines constructive propriety often surpassed in any part of the world. These works, on the gem of architecture, has been done with marvelous elaborations and beauty of the details. Narasimhachar’s book is the only comprehensive survey and a study of the sculpture and architecture of the great Hoysala age. This study is enough to illustrate the richness of South India in these artistic treasures.
The publishers take much pride in announcing the release of the series Architecture and sculpture in Mysore. This should prove to be a great source of knowledge for the architects and archaeologists and much interest for the tourists visiting this beautiful part of India.