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The Vesara architectural style, developed by the Badami Chalukyas in north Karnataka, is a hybrid of Dravidian and Nagara styles, characterized by its unique temple structures. Key features include a combination of Dravidian shikhara and Nagara vimana, intricately carved pillars, and elaborate decorative elements depicting Hindu mythology. Regional variations exist due to contributions from different dynasties, such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas.

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The Vesara architectural style, developed by the Badami Chalukyas in north Karnataka, is a hybrid of Dravidian and Nagara styles, characterized by its unique temple structures. Key features include a combination of Dravidian shikhara and Nagara vimana, intricately carved pillars, and elaborate decorative elements depicting Hindu mythology. Regional variations exist due to contributions from different dynasties, such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas.

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ARCHITECTURE

BADAMI CHALUKYAS

The vesara style developed between the Krishna and Tungabhadra


rivers in modern-day north Karnataka.In India's Deccan area, the Vesara
architectural style flourished. It is also known as the Hybridised style
because it combines elements of the Nagara and Dravida styles.The
Chalukyan builders altered the Dravida towers by lowering the height of
each level and arranging them in descending order of height from base to
top, with elaborate embellishment on each floor.The Nagara shape and
Dravidian characteristics combine to produce the Vesara superstructure.It
has an Amalaka on top, like the Nagara superstructure, but the rest of
the elements utilised to construct the superstructure are Dravida.

Key features of the Vesara architectural style include:

 Blend of Dravidian and Nagara Styles: The Vesara style


represents a harmonious amalgamation of the Dravidian
architectural traditions of South India and the Nagara
architectural traditions of North India. This fusion is most
evident in the temples built during this period.
 Shikhara and Vimana: Vesara temples typically feature a
combination of both Dravidian shikhara (tower) and Nagara
vimana (temple spire) styles. The shikhara is pyramidal, similar
to the North Indian style, while the vimana has a Dravidian-like
bulbous or multi-tiered structure.
 Mandapa: These temples often have a large hall or mandapa
with pillars and intricate sculptural details. The mandapa
serves as a gathering space for devotees and often has
elaborate decorative elements.
 Carved Pillars: Vesara temples are known for their intricately
carved pillars, featuring various mythological and religious
motifs. These pillars are both functional and decorative.
 Dravida-Nagara Vimana: The vesara vimana typically has a
Dravida-style base (square or rectangular) and a Nagara-style
superstructure. This combination results in a distinctive
appearance.
 Decorative Elements: The Vesara style is known for its rich
sculptural adornments, including depictions of deities, celestial
beings, and scenes from Hindu mythology. These carvings are
found on temple walls, pillars, and doorways.
 Regional Variations: While Vesara architecture is often
associated with the Deccan region, there are regional
variations within the style due to the different dynasties that
patronized it, such as the Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and
Hoysalas. Each dynasty contributed its unique characteristics
to Vesara architecture.

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