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ASI Protected
Aihole Temple Complex
Aihole, Karnataka
5th-12th Century CE
Called the "Cradle of Indian Architecture" with over 125 temples showcasing every style experimentation.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Chalukya
- Style
- Chalukya / Experimental
- Primary Deity
- Various
- Languages
- Kannada, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Old Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Cradle of Indian Architecture. 125+ experimental temples. Chalukya laboratory
Architectural Features
125+ templesMultiple architectural experimentsDurga Temple (apsidal)Meguti Jain Temple