- The Kadambas (345 - 525 CE) were an ancient royal family of Karnataka. After the reign was the Chalukya era and the Hoysala period.
- Banavasi (Uttara Kannada) was the first capital city of #Karnataka when ruled by Kadamba dynasty Mayurasharma.
- The Madhukeshwara temple
Mayuravarma ಮಯೂರವರ್ಮ (reigned 345–365 C.E.), a Kannada scholar and a native of Talagunda (Shimoga district), was the founder of the Kadamba Kingdom of Banavasi, the earliest native kingdom to rule over Karnataka, India. #Kadamba#architecture#Karnataka#Temple
- Kadamba dynasty of Banavasi were the first to use ' ಕನ್ನಡ 'as their official language at an administrative level.
- Kadamba Temple #architecture 'Kadamba Shikara' founded by ಮಯೂರ ವರ್ಮ in the 4th century Karnataka, has contributed to the foundation of Chalukya-Hoysala style.
The origins of the rise of the Karnataka region as an independent state trace back to the 4th -century with the birth of the Kadamba Dynasty of Banavasi.
345 AD - 525 AD, Kadambas made an early contribution to #architecture & they are the originators.
- Madhukeshwara Temple.
The symbol of the Kadamba kingdom 12th C.
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An elephant trampling a horse is carved on the base of one of the columns of Mahadev Temple
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This is from only Surviving Kadamba Architecture temple from Goa, Tambdi Surla, Karnataka.
'ಆರಂಕುಶವಿಟ್ಟೊಡಂ ನೆನೆವುದೆನ್ನ ಮನಂ ಬನವಾಸಿ ದೇಶಮಂ‘
ಮನಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಕಡಿವಾಣಹಾಕಿದರು ಕೂಡ ಕನ್ನಡದ #ಬನವಾಸಿ ದೇಶವೇ ನೆನಪಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ಆದಿಕವಿ ಪಂಪ ಬಣ್ಣಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.
Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple, Halasi 5th CE.
The standing murti of Varaha Swami depicted carrying Bhoodevi in his mouth is one of finest ancient architecture.
Halasi (Palasika) in Belagavi dist. Karnataka was part of #Kadamba kingdom who ruled Goa from 10th -14th century.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರಥಮಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಬನವಾಸಿ #ಕದಂಬರು
ಅಚ್ಚ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಥಮ ದೊರೆ #ಮಯೂರ ವರ್ಮನ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ತಾಳಗುಂದದಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರೆತ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಮೊಟ್ಟ ಮೊದಲ ಶಾಸನ.
ಭಾರತೀಯ ಪುರಾತತ್ವ ಇಲಾಖೆ ನಡೆಸಿದ ಉತ್ಖನನದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲ್ಮಿಡಿ ಶಾಸನಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ #ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಶಾಸನ ಕ್ರಿ.ಶ. 370 ರಿಂದ 450 ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲೇ ಇತ್ತು ಎಂದು ದೃಡಪಟ್ಟಿದೆ.
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Once Institution to several basadis with exclusive architecture, hundreds of inscriptions, groups of temples & structure, owing to it's vast unexplored heritage & ruins, Gerusoppa is called 'Harappa of the Jains' @LostTemple7 #Jainism#Karnataka
Historical references states there were108 #Jain Basadis & now only five remaining.
Chaturmukha #basadi that exists even now is testimony to the art & architecture of ancient times has stood tall being d lone sentinel of the Rani Chennabhaira Devi’s forgotten empire. #Gerusoppa
Famous center of trade & commerce #Gerusoppa ruled by Saluva kingdom the Powerful intelligent Queen Rani Chenna Bhairadevi (1554-1603) knownas 'Pepper Queen'.
Her empire included Uttara-Dakshina Kannada, Goa, Malabar region & had 37 seaports efficiently crushed Portuguese twice!
The Jewels of Hoysaleshwara temple, Halebidu. ಹೊಯ್ಸಳೇಶ್ವರ
Intericate carvings on walls depicting legends from the epics Ramayana & Mahabharata the glorious history of Bharata.
Finest of 12th CE. Hindu Sculptural #heritage
Rare Sculptures at Hoysaleshwara temple:
- Garuda fights the Nagas
-Sukracharya warning Mahabali not to grant the boon
-Arjuna Krishna hanuman banner Kurukshetra
- Very ornamental Chamunda
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಪ್ರತೀಕವಾಗಿರುವ ಈ ದೇವಾಲಯ ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ ದೊರೆಗಳ ಕಲಾಶ್ರೀಮಂತಿಕೆಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಲೋಪಾಸನೆಗೆ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಿವೆ.
ಸುಂದರವಾದ vದೇವತೆಗಳ ಕೆತ್ತನೆ, ನಂದಿಯ ಮಹಾಭಾರತ, ರಾಮಾಯಣ, ಶೈವಪುರಾಣ, ಸಮುದ್ರ ಮಂಥನದ ಆನೆ, ಶಿಲಾಬಾಲಿಕೆ ದಶಾವತಾರ, ಪಾರಿಜಾತಾಪಹರಣ, ಇಂದ್ರಸಭೆಯ ಅದ್ಬುತ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಕಣ್ಣೆದುರು ತಂದು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತವೆ. #ಹೊಯ್ಸಳರು
Amazing Vedic architecture
Bhoga Nandeeshwara -- The 9th century temple in #Bengaluru preserves legacies of five dynasties,
is a rare gesture of mutual respect.
Arunachaleshwara depicting Shiva’s childhood built by Gangas of Talakad.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva in his youth by the Cholas Uma-Maheshwara shrine with ornate pillars, reliefs depicting Hindu gods- typical Hoysala architecture.
Beautiful kalyani during the Vijayanagara kings.
The Glory of Great #Chalukyas
(6 -12th CE.)
Immadi Pulikeshi (ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ) of Badami (Vatapi) The most celebrated Chalukya Emperor in d history of #Karnataka for his military enterprises and patronage of arts & culture, who ruled large parts Bharata from Kaveri to Narmada
The Bhutanatha temple Caves carved in monolithic stone, situated in Agasthya Tirtha at Badami capital of #Chalukyas is d earliest temple structure.
'Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal' in the Malaprabha river valley, considered a cradle of architectural model for later Hindu temples.
Architectural feats of Aihole, #Badami temples at #Bagalkot
features the Cave style & Dravidan style combination.
This was d beginning of a glorious reign, Chalukyas Pulakeshi ll defeated everyone in d Deccan & rest of south. Pallavas, Gangas, Alupas, Latas, Gurjaras, Malawas &
Keladi Chennamma - The Queen Who Challenged Aurangzeb l
ಕೆಳದಿ ರಾಣಿ ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ
Rani Chennamma efficiently ruled d kingdom of Keladi, #Karnataka for 25 yrs (1671-1696)
She gave shelter to Shivaji’s son Rajaram & Fought bravely against Mughals.
Gandaberunda carving at Keladi temple.
During her rule, fought several battles to victory, defeated Sultan of Bijapu, fought bravely against Aurangzeb’s forces.
Mastered music, literature She established a colony & facilitated settlement of scholars frm states to spread knowledge of ancient wisdom in #Keladi kingdom
ಕೆಳದಿ ರಾಣಿ ಚನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಕ್ರಿ.ಶ(೧೬೭೨-೧೬೯೭) ಕೆಳದಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಆಳಿದ ವೀರ ಮಹಿಳೆ.
ಶಿವಾಜಿಯ ಮಗ ರಾಜರಾಮನಿಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಆಶ್ರಯದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಯುದ್ಧಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಔರಂಗಜೇಬನ ಸೈನ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸೋಲಿಸಿದ್ದು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಮಹತ್ತ್ವ ಇತಿಹಾಸ
ತನ್ನ ಸ್ಥಿರ ಸಂಕಲ್ಪ, ದೂರದೃಷ್ಟಿ , ಕಲಿತನಗಳಿಂದ ಇಕ್ಕೇರಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ವಿಪತ್ತಿನಿಂದ ಕಾಪಾಡಿದ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ದ ರಾಣಿ.
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Swamy, worshiped by the great Sri Ramanujacharya also known as Thirunarayanapura built on rocky hills Yadugiri overlooking Cauvery valley #Mysuru
The temple has a no of beautifully carved pillars is praised as Badarinath of South India. @BharatTemples_
ಚೆಲುವ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಮೇಲುಕೋಟೆ
ನಾಲ್ಕು ಯುಗ ದಿಂದ ಪೂಜಿಸಲ್ಪಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ರಾಮ ಪ್ರಿಯ ವಿಗ್ರಹ ಶ್ರೀ ಚೆಲುವ ರಾಯ. #ಮಂಡ್ಯ#ಮೈಸೂರು