The Papanatha Temple is known for its experimental architecture, believed to be built earlier than most temples at Pattadakal. It features a long pillared hall adorned with carvings from Hindu ...

Fusion architecture One reason why the Pattadakal temple complex is a UNESCO Heritage Site—the temple architecture is a fusion of Northern and Southern styles of architecture. Papanatha and ...

While four of the temples in Pattadakal are built in the Dravidian architectural style, the other four reflect Nagara style. The lone Jain temple, dedicated to Lord Papanatha, is also blend of ...

Before Badami became the capital of the Western Chalukyas, Aihole and Pattadakal each briefly enjoyed that position, resulting in a flurry of temple building in each of these areas, with Aihole ...