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Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal

The Karnāṭa-nāgara temples of Paṭṭadakal are grossly defined by their curvilinear tower composed of the three vertical bands called latā, the central one covered with an assembly of dormer windows called candraśālās (EITA) or gavākṣas (Hardy), those in the angles made of a succession of several kapota bands topped by an āmalaka, the intermediary recesses being filled with small aedicules. They have a śukanāsī projection over the sanctum door or over an antechamber; one or two closed hypostyle pavilions with at least an opening on a porch on the east. The pavilion can have a central nave with raised ceiling and ornamented clerestory. They have a number of variations between themselves and each one deserves a detailed description.

We formulate the hypothesis that the group of the Karnāṭa-Nāgara temples predates the Karnāṭa-Drāviḍa group. The latter has been introduced on the site of Paṭṭadakal by a royal will, the foundation of Vijayeśvara by Vijayāditya, then pursued by the will of the queens of Vikramāditya II.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Partial matches: Karnata, Nagara, Nakara.

Full-text: Kashivishvanatha, Galaganatha, Karnataka, Jambulingeshvara, Kadasiddheshvara, Karnata-dravida, Papanatha.

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