Preserving history: Bengaluru man documents over 1,500 Hoysala temples

Community & Culture By Rashmi Gopal Rao Jan 22, 2025 Read the article

Shashidhara Hosahalli Govindappa has documented a whopping 1,500 Hoysala temples in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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Bengaluru-based Shashidhara works as a data analyst at a private firm and harbours a deep passion for history, architecture and heritage.

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Shashidhara’s primary source of research included the Ephigraphiya Carnatica volumes apart from devouring books related to history and architecture.

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His research also revealed that the Hoysala kings not only ruled Karnataka but also major portions of Tamil Nadu.

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Even though Shashidhara has visited 500 plus temples to date, he is on a mission to cover the rest of the temples in his database.

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Every part of the temple is documented with pictures and all information is published on his social media handles.

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With an unwavering commitment towards creating awareness, Shashidhara is resolute in visiting all the temples on his list.

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