The Hoysalas were feudatories of the Chalukyas and ruled over a small territory, but during the reign of Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysalas began to assert themselves, concentrating on defeating and annexing neighboring territories rather than provoking a direct conflict with their overlords, the Chalukyas.
Chennakesava Temple
The Chennakesava Temple is located in Somanathapura town in Mysore district. The temple has two eaves, with decorative miniature towers running between the two eaves