Pattadakal: Is a World Heritage Site in

Pattadakal is a World Heritage Site in Karnataka with temples built by the Chalukyan rulers in the 7th to 9th centuries AD. Explore the architectural styles, sculptural art and religious significance of these monuments with ASI's virtual tour and information. The group of monuments at Pattadakal in Karnataka portray the main styles of temple building in India– the north Indian (Nagara), the South Indian (Dravida), and the admixture of the two or the Vesara style. This may have been due to the fact that the region, owing to its geographical location, was exposed to various influences. Built by the kings of the Chalukya dynasty between the 7th and the 8th centuries CE, the monuments at Pattadakal were declared as a World Heritage Site in 1987 ... Flourishing in the 7th and 8th centuries, Pattadakal represents a harmonious blend of northern Nagara and southern Dravidian architectural styles. The site comprises nine Hindu temples and a Jain sanctuary, reflecting deep religious and cultural significance.