Kadamba architecture

The Kadambas was an ancient dynasty of Karnataka founded by Mayurasharma in about 4th century AD. They were known for their own style of temple architecture.^[1]

History

During 345 AD to 525 AD, the ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, the Kadambas made early contribution to the Architecture of Karnataka and they are the originators.^[2]

Kadamba style shikara

The most prominent feature of Kadamba architecture was Shikara called Kadamba Shikara. The tower rises in steps without any decoration (pyramid shaped shikara)with pinnacle (Stupika or Kalasha) on top.

Kadamba's architecture and sculpture contributed to the foundation of Chalukya-Hoysala style.

• Lakshmi Devi temple, Doddagaddavalli
• Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple Halasi

Kadamba temples

In Belgaum district, Hattikeshwara, Kalleshwara and Someshwara temples at Halasi and group temples at Kadaroli illustrates the Kadamba architecture. The old Jain basadi containing a sanctum and a sukanasi at Halasi the most ancient stone temple in Karnataka. Kadamba architecture constituted an important link between the Shatavahanas, Pallavas and Chalukyas architecture. Kadamba architecture elements in Hoysala Architecture.

• Temples at Halasi
• Kamala Narayana Temple, Degaon ( Degamve / Devgram )

Hoysala-Kadamba style

• Aghoreshwara Temple at Ikkeri

Kadamba-Yadava architecture

• Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla

See also

• Architecture of Karnataka
• Halasi
• Hangal
• Banavasi
• Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada, was capital of Kadamba Dynasty

References

1. ^ "Kadamba Style Temple Architecture". http://www.kamat.com/database/content/architecture/16247.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-22. 
2. ^ "Kadambas of Banavasi". http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/deccan/kadamba.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-22.