Kadamba architecture


Kadamba architecture was a style of temple architecture founded by Mayurasharma in the 4th century AD in Karnataka, India. Kadambas created new style of architecture which was the basis of the Hoysalas style of architecture,
developed original school of sculpture, was the forerunner of series of South Indian sculptors. Many temples at Aihole, Badami and Hampi are built in Kadamba style.

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.

Kadamba art

The most prominent feature of Kadamba architecture was Shikara called Kadamba Shikara.
The tower rises in steps without any decoration with pinnacle on top.
The Kadamba temples vimana usually square in plan, the tower is pyramidal shape and constitutes
a series of horizontal step stages decorated with uniform series of quadrangular vertical projections
and covering vestibules attached to vimana, The stages are more numerous and less elevated, devoid of pavilion ornamentation.
Kadamba's architecture and sculpture contributed to the foundation of Chalukya-Hoysala style.
The 5th century monuments at Halasi are the oldest surviving Kadamba structure.
The most prominent feature is the Kadamba Shikara with a Kalasa on top.
In Belgaum district, Hattikeshwara, Kalleshwara and Someshwara temples at Halasi and group of 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.
; Aihole
Many temples at Aihole including Ramlingesvara temple Complex, Badigergudi temple and small shrines at Durga temple complex, Tryambakeshwara temple complex, ruined temple at Mallikarjuna temple complex, shrines at Jyotirlinga temple complex, small temple at Hucchimalli temple complex, ruined temples Galaganatha temple complex and many temples along the Malaprabha River are built in Kadamba architectural style.
; Badami
Kadamba style Mallikarjuna group of temples and Bhutanatha group of temples at Badami.
; Hampi
Including Jain temples and two Shiva temples and many ruined temples on at Hampi built in Kadamba style of architecture.
; Mahakuta
There are many shrines with Kadamba superstructure at Mahakuta including Bhimeshwara ling temple, newly renovated temple outside main temple complex.
; Bandalike
There are many temples and Basadis at Bandalike, it is about 35 km from Shikaripura including Shantinath basadi, Sahasralinga temple and Someshwara threemurthy temples those are of Rastrakutas and Kadambas period, temples built in Kadamba style of architecture.
; Belgaum district
;Uttara Kannada district
; Hassan district
;Gadag district
; Haveri district
;Chikmagalur district
; Other parts of Karnataka
; Other parts of India
;Maharashtra
;Andhra Pradesh
Telangana