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The List of Vijayanagara era temples in Karnataka includes notable and historically important Hindu and Jain temples and monoliths that were built or received significant patronage by the kings and vassals of the Vijayanagara Empire during the period 1336-1646 AD. This period includes the rule of the four dynasties: the Sangama, the Saluva, the ...
Vijayanagara is located in the modern era Indian state of Karnataka, along the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The city rapidly grew from being an ancient pilgrimage centre in the 13th century, to the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the early 14th century, and becoming a metropolis of approximately 650 square kilometres (250 sq mi) by the ...
Virupaksha temple, Raja Gopura (main tower over entrance gate) at Hampi, Karnataka Typical dravidian style Shikhara (superstructure) over shrines at the Raghunatha temple in Hampi Typical dravidian shrine and mantapa of the Vijayanagara period at Balakrishna temple in Hampi. Vijayanagara architecture of 1336–1565 CE was a notable building ...
Parts of the Shiva, Pampa and Durga temples existed in the 11th-century; it was extended during the Vijayanagara era. [59] The temple is a collection of smaller temples, a regularly repainted, 50-metre (160 ft) high gopuram, a Hindu monastery dedicated to Vidyaranya of Advaita Vedanta tradition, a water tank (Manmatha), a community kitchen ...
Ananthasayana temple in Ananthasayanagudi, Bellary district, Karnataka state, India was constructed by King Krishnadeva Raya (1524 AD) of the Vijayanagara Empire in memory of his deceased son. [ 1 ] Etymology
The temple was rebuilt by the Nayaks rulers under the Vijayanagara Empire. Another element of the Vijayanagara style is the carving and consecration of large monoliths such as the Sasivekaalu Ganesha and Kadalekaalu Ganesha at Hampi, the Gommateshwara monoliths in Karkala and Venur, and the Nandi bull in Lepakshi.
Virupaksha Temple (ʋɪruːpaː'kʂɐ) is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India, situated on the banks of the river Tungabhadra, a 7th-century temple of Lord Shiva. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi , designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Kanakachalapathi temple was built by the Nayakas of Kanakgiri. [4] Its halls and pillars are a unique example of south Indian architecture from the Vijayanagara period. The gopuras and walls are adorned with sculptures, including statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures.