| Title | Vesara architecture style |
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| Description | A hybrid style blending Nagara and Dravida traditions, Vesara architecture is characterized by its stellate plans, intricate carvings, and a balanced emphasis on both vertical and horizontal elements. |
| Tags | Vesara Hybrid style Temple architecture Deccan Deccan architecture Karnata Dravida Chalukya style Curvilinear superstructure Kirtimukha Pilaster Kutina Amalaka Kalasha Hybrid Stellate Chalukya Hoysala Stellate plan Rashtrakuta Star-shaped Temple Vimana Pillar Chalukya architecture Rashtrakuta architecture Hoysala architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-183095723-18-11-25-VH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vesara-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vesara-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 11 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Karnataka Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Telangana |
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| Time Periods | 7th-13th century CE 7th century CE 13th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty Hoysala dynasty Chalukya Dynasty Rashtrakuta Dynasty Hoysala Dynasty Kakatiya dynasty Chalukya Rashtrakuta Hoysala |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Jain temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Devi Durga Jain Tirthankaras Shakti |
| Primary Materials | Basalt Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Stellate plans Pillared halls Intricate carvings Superstructure with elements of both Nagara and Dravida styles Stepped pyramidal superstructure (Vimana) Circular or square sanctum (Garbhagriha) Stellate plan Vimana with mixed Nagara and Dravida features Pillared halls (Mandapas) Stepped pyramidal superstructure (Kutina) Circular or semi-circular plan Nagara and Dravida elements Ornate pillars Superstructure blending Nagara and Dravida elements Intricate ornamentation Pillared halls (mandapas) Star-shaped plan Amalaka Shikhara Vimanas Stepped pyramidal roofs |
| Keywords | Vesara Hybrid style Temple architecture Deccan Deccan architecture Karnata Dravida Chalukya style Curvilinear superstructure Kirtimukha Pilaster Kutina Amalaka Kalasha Hybrid Stellate Chalukya Hoysala Stellate plan Rashtrakuta Star-shaped Temple Vimana Pillar Chalukya architecture Rashtrakuta architecture Hoysala architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation | book | Discusses the evolution and characteristics of Vesara architecture |
| Adam Hardy, Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation | Book | Scholarly analysis of Indian temple forms. |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain) | book | Comprehensive overview of Indian architectural styles. |
| The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent | book | |
| Indian Architecture | book | Comprehensive overview of Indian architectural styles |
| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period) | Book | |
| Vesara Temples of the Deccan | book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gnana Saraswathi Temple Basar Telangana | Primary | 100% |
| Ahobilam Temple Kurnool | Secondary | 100% |
| Chennakesava Temple Belur | Secondary | 100% |
| Hoysaleswara Temple Halebidu | Secondary | 100% |
| Kanaka Durga Temple Vijayawada | Secondary | 100% |
| Karmanghat Hanuman Temple Hyderabad | Secondary | 100% |
| Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Srisailam | Secondary | 100% |
| Raichur Fort Raichur | Secondary | 100% |
| Ranganatha Temple Nellore | Secondary | 100% |
| Thousand Pillar Temple Hanamkonda | Secondary | 100% |
| Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi | Secondary | 100% |