The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur stands as a testament to Dravidian architecture. Built by the Chola dynasty, the massive dome and intricate frescoes transport you to a time of divine grandeur.

and the Keshava Temple in Somanathapura. The Hoysala dynasty, which governed Karnataka from the 10th to the 14th centuries, initially served as regional administrators under the Western Chalukyas.