Hoysala History

Essays

Defying the Turushkas: How Gunda Dandanatha Clobbered the Bahmanis and Restored the Belur Chennakeshava Temple

Defying the Turushkas: How Gunda Dandanatha Clobbered the Bahmanis and Restored the Belur Chennakeshava Temple

The forgotten history of Gunda Dandanatha’s restoration of the Belur Chennakeshava Temple and revived Hoysala Vishnuvardhana's 56 Bhogas

The Story of the Vira Panchalas: The Heroic Hindu Business Guild of Vijayanagara

The Story of the Vira Panchalas: The Heroic Hindu Business Guild of Vijayanagara

The Vira Panchalas were a group of five artisans engaged in different professions. They emerged as a powerful force during the Vijayanagara Empire.

The Profound Value System of Kuvara-Lakshma and his Heroic Unit of Garudas

The Profound Value System of Kuvara-Lakshma and his Heroic Unit of Garudas

The Garudas were a select unit of bodyguards who safeguarded Hoysala kings. Kuvara-Lakshma was the head of one such unit comprising 1000 bodyguards. When his master Vira Ballala died, Lakshma and his unit gave up their lives in his honour.

The Unknown Hoysala Hero Kuvara-Lakshma’s Ultimate Sacrifice

The Unknown Hoysala Hero Kuvara-Lakshma’s Ultimate Sacrifice

Unveiling the Untold Tale of Kuvara-Lakshma's Loyalty and Sacrifice