| Title | Kakatiya architecture style |
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| Description | Kakatiya architecture, originating in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is characterized by its unique blend of Dravida and Nagara styles, intricate sculptural details, and the use of sandstone and granite in temple construction. |
| Tags | Kakatiyas Telangana architecture Dravida influence Nagara influence Temple architecture Kakatiya Telangana temples Pyramidal Shikara Ornate Carvings Chalukya influence Dravidian influence Gateway Stellate plan Mandapa Shikhara Ornate carvings Star-shaped plan Pyramidal vimana Stone carvings Hindu temple Kirtistambha Jali Jagati Stellate Andhra Telangana Sculptural art Andhra architecture Star-shaped temple Thousand pillars Deccan Ornate Torana Chalukya Dravida Vimana |
| Style ID | INHF-210712207-18-11-25-KS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/kakatiya-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/kakatiya-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 10 |
| Primary Sites | 9 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Telangana Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Odisha |
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| Time Periods | 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 11th-14th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Kakatiya dynasty Kakatiya Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Shaiva temples Vaishnava temples Shakta temples Forts Public buildings |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Shakti Devi Surya Durga |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Granite Basalt Laterite Brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Star-shaped (stellate) plans Perforated screens (Jalis) Elaborate toranas Sculptural friezes Elevated platforms (Jagati) Ornate carvings Pyramidal towers (Shikharas) Kalyana Mandapas Toranas Kirti Toranas (ornate gateways) Star-shaped (stellate) temple plans Intricate carvings Elevated platforms Mandapas Perforated screens Stepped pyramidal towers (vimana) Perforated screens (jali) Kirti Toranas (ornamental arches) Kirtistambhas Perforated screens (Jali) Stellate plans Floating bricks Thousand-pillar halls Star-shaped temples Ornate toranas Stepped pyramidal vimanas Star-shaped temple plans Pyramidal vimanas |
| Keywords | Kakatiyas Telangana architecture Dravida influence Nagara influence Temple architecture Kakatiya Telangana temples Pyramidal Shikara Ornate Carvings Chalukya influence Dravidian influence Gateway Stellate plan Mandapa Shikhara Ornate carvings Star-shaped plan Pyramidal vimana Stone carvings Hindu temple Kirtistambha Jali Jagati Stellate Andhra Telangana Sculptural art Andhra architecture Star-shaped temple Thousand pillars Deccan Ornate Torana Chalukya Dravida Vimana |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh | Book | Relevant chapters on Kakatiya art and architecture. |
| Temples of Andhra Pradesh | Book | Overview of temple architecture in Andhra Pradesh, including Kakatiya examples. |
| Temples of Telingana | Book | Comprehensive overview of Kakatiya temple architecture |
| Kakatiya Heritage Trust | organization | Documentation of Kakatiya architectural sites and history |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bhadrakali Temple Warangal | Primary | 100% |
| Chilkur Balaji Temple Hyderabad | Primary | 100% |
| Kaleshwara Mukteswara Temple Kaleshwaram | Primary | 100% |
| Karmanghat Hanuman Temple Hyderabad | Primary | 100% |
| Khammam Fort Khammam | Primary | 100% |
| Ramappa Temple Palampet | Primary | 100% |
| Thousand Pillar Temple Hanamkonda | Primary | 100% |
| Warangal Fort Warangal | Primary | 100% |
| Yadagirigutta Temple Yadadri | Primary | 100% |
| Gnana Saraswathi Temple Basar Telangana | Secondary | 100% |