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Abstract

Indian architecture has a great significance and more in the history of architecture and

structure. This paper will deal with the ideology and design and structural element of chalukyan

s temple architecture. The period comprises 6th

to 8th

centuries.it is an analytical study on the

aspects of the continuity of myths, symbols and images of with respect to architecture. Paper

also talks about the parallelism and development of forms in early Indian art.

1. INTRODUCTION

The modern village of Badami is identified with ancient vatapi established by pulkeshine I in the

middle of the sixth century . It is likely that the walls thrown across the gap between the two

gigantic outcrops of red sand stones, creating an artificial tank.chalykyas in middle of the sixthcentury occupied and town quickly grew up to the west of the tank . four excavations in the

cliffs beneath the south fort constitute one of the most important series of rock cut temples in

deccan.

Lower (I) begin dedicated to shiva ,the next two (II and III) are Vishnu temples and the highest

(IV)is jain . the structure belongs to the early western chalukyan period are the three shivalaya

temples (upper ,lower and malegitti ) in the north fort hill ,the dated jambulinga temple , and

the bhutanatha temple standing at the eastern side of the tank .other temples ,walls ,gateways

and fortification in the villages and to north of the belong mostly to later periods.

I. CAVE I

A small cell in the back wall is approached

through a hall divided by columns, raised floor

strips and beams into transverse aisles. The

outer aisle is treated as an open porch, divided

from the other aisles by triple entrance created

by columns with fluted cushion capitals. Carved

panels at the ends of the outer aisle, also within

and adjacent to the minor shrine to the right of the entrance, clearly proclaim the Shiva

dedication of the temple. The columns are

carved with complexly engraved ornaments and jeweled garlands, integrated by a flowing

foliation.



II. CAVE II

Repeats the scheme of cave I .images of Vishnu are carved

at the ends of the outer aisle and the overhang of the

sheer cliff face. Ceiling panels in the outer aisle incorporate

swastika and fish wheel motifs.

III. CAVE III

The increase in the scale of the

hall (from four to six columns width )the dates inscription on panels

indicates a royal foundation to this cave .in all its details , from

principle sculptures to the plinth reliefs and columns brackets , this

cave -temple is decorated with most refined carving. The depictions

of Vishnus incarnations are framed by exquisitely molded columns of different types, some

with unusually faceted shafts. The brackets of the outer columns are fashioned in the

resemblance of the fabulous animals or amorous couples beneath trees. On the inside of

overhanging.

IV. UPPER SHISVALAYA TEMPLE

Thought now partly ruined ,this temple is remarkable for its

imposing super structure which , due to the prominent situation

of the building , effectively dominates the town beneath. The

temple originally incorporated a square sanctuary, passageways on

three sides and columned hall in a rectangle of walls. There is small

porch to the east. In many respects temple displays early evidenceof the southern style .the walls are rhythmically divides by pilasters

and surmounted by parapet . roof above the sanctuary reproduces some these features and is

crowned by a large square to dome roof form.wall panels illustrating Krishna scenes , an early

appearance of this theme in indian temple art. The friezes of imps on the temple base are

copies of those in cave temples. The temple possibly belongs to the early part of the seventh

century.

V. MALEGITTI SHIVALAYA TEMPLE

Perched dramatically on a gigantic sandstone .there is no

passageways ,the temple being clearly divided into tree units

sanctury .square columned hall and entrance porch. Richly carved

based friezes of imps and mythical animals, characteristic of

southern style.



VI. BHUTANATHA TEMPLE

Building is copy of malegitti shivalaya temple though the

super-structure here is of the square to-dome form. No

carved decoration ,well defined parapet ,emphasizing the

empty niches in the walls beneath ,suggests as early sixthcentury date for this temple.

VII. JAMBULINGA TEMPLE

2. ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE

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