INDIA ~Pattadakal Group of Monuments - UNESCO ~

...  Great view of not only an archaeological wonder but also a living canvas of India’s temple architecture... masterpieces that have stood for centuries... a place where every stone whispers tales of kings, dynasties, and devotion... walking through Pattadakal feels like stepping into a living museum of Indian temple architecture... the site hosts a group of monuments that include both Hindu temples and a Jain sanctuary, reflecting  deep religious and cultural significance... they represent a remarkable fusion between northern (Nagara) and southern (Dravida) styles of temples.. Pattadakal is truly a showcase of the workmanship and mastery of the builders of the early Chalukya dynasty... Thanks Nagi!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

Pattadakal  is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River.There are 10 major temples in the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, consisting of nine Hindu temples and one Jain sanctuary

Pattadakal, meaning “coronation stone” was said to to the place where the Chalukyan kings were anointed to their throne. The other name for Pattadakal is “Kisuvolal”, meaning Valley of Red soil. The reason is that this sandstone was used to build most of the temples of this region. 

Pattadakal Group of Monuments became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

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2016 Definitives - Makers of India January

(Issued 01-01-2016)