| Title | Kadamba architecture styleUncommon |
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| Description | Characterized by its unique Kadamba Shikara, a stepped pyramidal tower, and influences from both Dravidian and Chalukya styles, primarily using stone. |
| Also Known As | Kerala architecture style Dravidian architecture style Vijayanagara architecture style Dravidian Architecture Kerala Architecture Later Cholas Vijayanagara Empire Hoysala Architecture influences (minor) Kadamba Architecture influences (minor) Indo-Aryan Nagara curvilinear tower stacked rings. Kadamba Architecture Chalukyan Architecture Hoysala Architecture Laterite Stone Architecture of Coastal Regions Kalinga Architecture influences Silhara Architecture elements Early medieval Goan Temple Architecture Indo-Portuguese Religious Blends Indian Portuguese styles. Vijayanagara Architecture Kerala Architecture influences Maratha influences (especially in later additions renovations) Temple Portuguese aesthetics. Hemadpanthi Architecture Goan Temple Architecture Konkani Temple Architecture Indo-Portuguese Religious Eclecticism blends styles. Chalukya Architecture Maratha Architecture |
| Tags | Kadamba Shikara Pyramidal tower Kadamba temples Pyramidal shikhara Deccan architecture Regional style Goan architecture Temple architecture Shikhara Karnataka Goa Pyramidal Basalt Kadamba Shikhara Pyramidal temple Karnataka temples Goa temples Garbhagriha Mandapa |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-6152338231-04:32:42:11:11:21:KAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/kadamba-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/kadamba-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 5 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Karnataka Goa |
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| Time Periods | 10th-14th century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Kadamba dynasty Kadamba Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Hindu temples Shaiva Jain Shaiva temples Vaishnava temples Jain Basadis |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Jain Tirthankaras Devi Jina Surya |
| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Kadamba Shikara Stepped pyramidal towers Intricate carvings Deccan influences Dravidian influences Stepped pyramidal tower Simple ornamentation Kadamba Shikhara (stepped pyramidal tower) Simple plan Use of basalt Kadamba Shikhara Stepped pyramidal superstructure Square Garbhagriha Pillared Mandapa |
| Keywords | Kadamba Shikara Pyramidal tower Kadamba temples Pyramidal shikhara Deccan architecture Regional style Goan architecture Temple architecture Shikhara Karnataka Goa Pyramidal Basalt Kadamba Shikhara Pyramidal temple Karnataka temples Goa temples Garbhagriha Mandapa |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture of the Kadambas | book | Detailed study of Kadamba architectural features |
| Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | Book | General reference on Indian architecture |
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Structure | Book | General reference on Indian temple styles. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ananthapura Lake Temple Kasaragod | Secondary | 100% |
| Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple Quepem | Secondary | 100% |
| Mahalasa Narayani Temple Ponda | Secondary | 100% |
| Mahalaxmi Temple Bandora Goa | Secondary | 100% |
| Shri Damodar Temple Zambaulim | Secondary | 100% |