| Title | Karnata Dravida architecture style |
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| Description | Karnata Dravida architecture, a regional variant of Dravida architecture, flourished in Karnataka, characterized by its distinctive stepped pyramidal towers and intricate sculptural details. |
| Tags | Dravida South Indian Temple Architecture Chalukya style Vimana Gopuram Mandapa Tala Karnata Dravida Chalukya Hoysala Karnataka Temple Carvings |
| Style ID | INHF-488219463-18-11-25-KC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/karnata-dravida-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/karnata-dravida-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | 7th-18th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chalukya Dynasty Rashtrakuta Dynasty Hoysala Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty Hoysala dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Granite Soapstone |
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| Architectural Features | Stepped pyramidal tower (Vimana) Gopurams Pillared halls Intricate carvings Dravida superstructure (Vimana) Stepped tiers (Talas) Pillared halls (Mandapas) Stepped pyramidal vimana Elevated platforms Vimana Gopuram |
| Keywords | Dravida South Indian Temple Architecture Chalukya style Vimana Gopuram Mandapa Tala Karnata Dravida Chalukya Hoysala Karnataka Temple Carvings |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| George Michell, The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India, Volume 1: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu | Book | Overview of South Indian temple architecture. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain) | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chennakesava Temple Belur | Secondary | 100% |
| Hoysaleswara Temple Halebidu | Secondary | 100% |
| Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur | Secondary | 100% |
| Virupaksha Temple Hampi | Secondary | 100% |