pattadkal .pdf

About temples in pattadkal , architecture analysis

1. PATTADAKAL
Location: BAGALKOT DISTRICT, KARNATAKA,INDIA
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2. Contents
●Location and travel info of Pattadakal
●History of Pattadakal
●PLAN of temple complex
●Architectural styles of temples

1.The virupaksha temple
2.The papanaatha temple
3.The jambulinga temple
4.The kadasiddeshwara temple
5.The kashi vishwanatha temple
6.The sanhameshwara temple
7.The mallikarjuna temple
8.The someshwara temple
9.The galaganatha temple
10.The jain narayana temple

3. Location
India Map Karnataka map with pattadakal location
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4. Travel
Duration
Fom Vijayapur to PATTADAKAL .

Average Travel time (4 Wheeler) :2 hrs 45 min

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5. Location
Temple complex aerial viewTemple complex and surrounding
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6. History of
Pattadakal
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7. History of Pattadakal
●Pattadakal ("place of coronation")
●As its name implies, it was used during the Chalukya dynasty for
coronation ceremonies,
●It is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples
in northern Karnataka (India).
●Located on the west bank of the Mallaprabha River in Bagalakote
district,
●IT Is 14 miles (23 km) from Badami and about 6 miles (9.7 km) from
Aihole
●The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Lord shiva,
●They display various Vedic and Puranic concepts .Like
Mahabharata, Ramayana and Bhagvatgeeta


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8. Rulers:

●Chalukyan- Ruled until 10th
century
●Later Rashrakutas
●Chalukyan-of kalyani 11th-12th
century
●Delhi sultanate-13th century
●Some of the other rulers are
Vijayanagara Empire, Adil Shahi
dynasty, Mughals and the Tipu
Sultans
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9. PLAN of Pattadakal
●There are Total of 10 Temples
●9-Hindu Temples,
1-Jain temples.
●These temples are built in both northern
and southern “Indian styles”
●8 Temples are located in same area
,only 1 temple is built little far away
●All the Hindu temples are dedicated to
Lord Shiva
●Vaishnavism and Shaktism theory are
also being featured
●The temples also showcase the stories
of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad
gita and Panchatantra.

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10. Styles of Pattadakal Temples
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11. ‘ONE’
Papanaatha Temple
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12. Location on Site
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13. PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)

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14. PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
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15. A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Devakoshtha pavilions.

PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
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16. A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Devakoshtha pavilions.

Ardha Mandapa.

PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
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17. A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Devakoshtha pavilions.

Ardha Mandapa.

Sabha Mandapa.

PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
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18. A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Devakoshtha pavilions.

Ardha Mandapa.

Sabha Mandapa.

Mukha mandapa.

PLAN of Papanaatha Temple
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19. PLAN, Elevation
Section of
Papanaatha Temple
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20. About
●A characteristic feature - its well
developed sikhara with an elaborately
carved chaitya–arch enshrining Nataraja
on the frontage of the sukanasa.
●The central bay ceiling of the
Sabha-mandapa is adorned with panels
depicting Ananta shayana surrounded
by the Dikpalas, Nagaraja and
Gajalakshmi from east to west.
●Central ceiling of the ardha-mandapa
has relief sculpture of dancing Siva in
the company of Parvati and musicians.
●Both the mandapas and the sanctum
have ornate doorframes.
Details at the
back of temple



Details at exterior

Ardha Mandapa.

Sabhamandapa.

Details at exterior

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21. ‘TWO’
Sangameshwara
Temple
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22. Location on
Site
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23. PLAN of Sangameshwara temple
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24. About
●Regarded as one of the oldest temples
in India
●Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
●This temple is similar to Virupaksha
Temple in style but a smaller size.
●The temple has two entrances on north
and south.
●Ruined Nandi mandapa in front of the
temple
●The sanctum has a circular path for
pradakshinas.
●Inscriptions on the temple walls
●Has inner passage, a hall and a
sanctum.
“Grant of Land”

“Gajasamhar murti” of lord
Shiva -southern wall

Shiva dwarpal and Devi
ganga with her attendees

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25. Perforated windows

The pillars sabha mandapa

Deatils
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26. ‘THREE’
Galaganatha Temple
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27. Location on
Site
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28. PLAN of Galaganatha Temple
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29. About
●This temple lies to east of jambu lingeshwara and north of
virupaksha temple
●It has linga, a vestibule (antarala) ,sanctum (garbha griha)
and circumambulatory path (pradakshina path)
●Outside the temple a seated nandi that faces the sanctum
●The exterior sanctum walls are embellished niches or
devakostas
●Small statues of kubera and gajalakshmi are placed inside
●It was constructed on a raised plinth with 3 mouldings
●This temple resembles to the svarga brahma temple of
alampur in andhra pradesh

Svarga brahma temple
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30. Door frame of
garbhagriha
Andhakasura vadha
carving
Triangular crest over
Andhakasura vadha
carving
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32. ‘FOUR’
Jambulinga Temple
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33. Location on
Site
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34. PLAN of Jambulinga Temple
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35. About
●This temple has a horseshoe-shaped projection in its
exteriors.
●Northern style temple
●Inside the temple complex is a small shrine constructed in
7th century.
●The walls of the sanctum have sculptures of Siva, Surya
and Vishnu.
●The temple is built on a high plinth having five moldings
with decorated miniature ganas and birds.
●The sukanasi of the temple has a carved image of Lord
Shiva with Parvathi.
●The doorway of the mandapa is adorned with three sakhas
(decorative door-bands)
●The walls are decorated with pilasters at the corners and
on either side of the windows and niches.
Front elevation

Rear elevation

Details at the top

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36. ‘FIVE’
Kadasiddeshwar Temple
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37. Location on
Site
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38. PLAN of Kadasiddeshwara Temple
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39. About
●It is a small 8th century structure built in Nagara style.
●The temple has the main hall along with three mukha
Mantapas, Antarala, navrang.
●It is a small temple with a sanctum and hall built on an
elevated platform.
●The outer wall of the sanctum has sculptures of
Ardhanareeswara, Shiva and Harihara.
●Entrance has dwarapalakas.
●Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
●Shiva is depicted as having four arms holding damaru,
trishul and the mala.
●Temple is facing west instead of facing the rising sun
in the east.
Front elevation

Left elevation

Right elevation

Details at opening
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40. ‘SIX’
Kashi Vishwanatha
Temple
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41. Location on
Site
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42. PLAN of Kashi Vishwanatha Temple

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43. About
●8th century temple
●This is the last Hindu temple built in
Pattadakal monuments
●The temple has only sanctum and
antarala left and the remaining parts
are collapsed.
●The sanctum is supported by two
pillars and has a Shivalinga carved out
of black stone.
●The doorway of the sanctum has a
carving of Garuda holding snakes.

Side elevation

Rear Elevation

View

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44. About

●Bottom of the doorway has female
sculptures
●The ceiling has a large figure of Shiva
& Parvathi with baby Skanda.
●The ceiling relief is supported by large
sculptures of animals.
●The dome of the sikhara is missing.
●The pillars have engravings depicting
the Hindu mythology.
Close up of one of the
windows
The Intricate design of
Kashi Vishwanath temple
of Pattadakal
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45. ‘SEVEN’
Virupaksha Temple
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46. Location on
Site
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47. PLAN of Pattadakal
Geometry Circulation
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48. PLAN of Pattadakal
Image Showing
important spaces
●Entry-•
●Sanctuary-•
●Worship area-•
●Hallway-•
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49. PLAN of Pattadakal
Symmetry Parti
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50. Location on Site
Elevation
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51. ●•The temple is facing towards east.
●•In the plan there is a square
sanctum(garbhagriha),circumambulatory
path (pradakshina patha).
●•There is also an antarala with two small
shrines for ganesha and mahishamardini.
●•There is 2 types of
mandapa,sabha-mandapa with entrance
porches on the east,north and south and a
separate nandi-mandapa in front.
●•The nandi-mandapa is arranged towards
east and is square structure open all the four
sides.
●
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Nandi
mandapa
Mukha
mandapa
Vimana
ABOUT
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52. ABOUT
•Inside of the temple the entire temple is adorned with
exquisite carving and stylish demonstrated figures like
ramayana and mahabharata.
•Carving and figures are seen on the
walls,columns,pillars, ,etc.
• There is high enclosed parakara walls.
•This was built in 740CE by Queen Lokamahadevi.
•This is largest and grandest of all 10 temples.
Lord Ganesha
shrine

INSIDE OF
MUKHAMANDAPA

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53. INTERIOR of Virupaksha Temple
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54. Covered Nandi Mandapam in front of
Virupaksha Temple
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55. The Western side of the Virupaksha Temple
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56. Walls of the Virupaksha Temple
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57. Close up of some of the carvings along the
walls of the temple
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58. ‘EIGHT’
Mallikarjuna temple
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59. Location on
Site
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60. PLAN of Mallikarjuna Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)

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61. PLAN of Mallikarjuna Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
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62. PLAN of Mallikarjuna Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Mukha Mandapa

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63. PLAN of Mallikarjuna Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Antarala
Mukha Mandapa

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64. PLAN of Mallikarjuna Temple
A sanctum (garbhagriha)


circumambulatory path
(pradakshina patha)
Antarala
Sabha Mandapa.

Mukha Mandapa

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65. About
•This also built during virupaksha temple was built.
•Also there is similar design and layout but is somewhat smaller
and has a few important differences.
•This temple reflect as as south indian vimana style architecture.
•Garbha griha denoted as a (sanctum).
•Circumambulatory path is denoted as a (pradakshina path).
•In front of the sanctum is an antarala with 2 small shrines for
durga and ganesha on each side.
•Access to the sanctum is through a pillared sabha –mandapa
(community hall) with entrance porches.
•There is an enclosure wall called (prakara) and a gateway
(pratoli).

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66. About
•The temple has a 3 mukha mandapa on 3 sides with a partially
collapsed stone .
•nandi mandapa is in front of the temple.
•The niches on temple walls are also gracefully decorated.
•The use of stone carvings is for storytelling (the carvings talk
with the people).
•There is wonderful carvings of gods and scenes from
ramayana,mahabharata and panchatantra.
•The ceiling of temple is also adorned with beautiful figures.
•The maha-mandapa has sculptures of elephants supporting the
ceiling.


Left elevation

Rear elevation

South elevation
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67. ‘TEN’
Jain narayana
Temple
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68. Location on
Site
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69. About
●The Jain temple is made following the Dravidian
architectural style
●It may have been built in the 9th century by King
Amoghavarsha I Or his son Krishna II.
●This temple has a square sanctum, a
circumambulatory path, an ardha mandapa , a
mandapa, and a porch.
●The mandapa is divided into seven bays at the north
and south walls, with narrow niches containing seated
Jinas.
●It has a carved square shikhara
●The entrance features carvings of a life-sized elephant
torso with riders
●The structure has 16 round large pillars
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70. About
FRONT ELEVATION
Interior
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71. About
Elephant with riders
Details on the
upapitha
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Internal stairs

72. References
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