12th-century Hindus

Vishwaguru Basavanna (1131–1196), also called ' and ', was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya and the Kalachuri Dynasty. Basava was active during the rule of both dynasties, but his influence peaked during the reign of King Bijjala II in Karnataka, India.

thumb|Chennakeshava Temple commissioned by Vishnuvardhana, Vesara architecture at Belur thumb|upright|The Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebidu was financed by Ketamalla and Kesarasetti, rich merchants who dedicated it to King Vishnuvardhana and his queen Shantaladevi thumb|upright|Kappe Chennigaraya Temple built by queen Shantala Devi thumb|upright|Relief of King Vishnuvardhana and queen Shantala Devi, in the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur.

Hoysala king