Western Chalukya style Doddabasappa temple / Dambal / Gadag / Karnataka
Doddabasappa Temple in Dambal in Gadag district built by the Western Chalukya Dynasty... The deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the symbolic form of the Shiva Linga....The Doddabassappa temple was built in 1124-26 AD, when it was known as Ajjameshara temple as the builder of the temple was called Ajjayanayaka. The temple acquired the name Doddabasappa as it has the big bull (Doddabasappa) Nandi placed at the entrance of the temple. The temple is in Chalukya style with Dravidian basic elements built into it ..
The temple has two entrances with a portico, one towards the east and the other towards the south. The east side doorway has stylish header decorations and the large resting Nandi the bull facing the east. The wall reliefs are mainly the Krithimukha Pilasters and the miniature designs like the Dravida architecture.
The temple has an incessant stellate star shaped model. The vehicle of Lord Shiva, the Nandi, the bull, is placed right in the entrance towards the east...The star projections give the temple a magnificent look. The seven-tiered architecture is incredibly designed with the top projection shaped like a cogged wheel with around 48 indentations. The temple has incredible sculptures on the pillars. The star shape forms the perimeter of the gopura giving the temple an elegant look....The porch of the temple contains well-crafted half pillars with intricate carvings supporting the roof...
Photo credits Mr Dinesh Kannambadi as usual , WIKI and others available in open domain .. My sincere thanks to all original photo uploaders and friends ...When u r in Hospet / Hampi and Badami area , do not miss a stop over at Gadag ...
Photo credits Mr Dinesh Kannambadi as usual , WIKI and others available in open domain .. My sincere thanks to all original photo uploaders and friends ...When u r in Hospet / Hampi and Badami area , do not miss a stop over at Gadag ...
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