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During the sixth century A.D., the two great empires-those
of the Chalukyas of Badami and the Pallavas of Kanchi in the
Deccan and South India, respectively, have ushered in an era
of vigorous temple building activity, reflecting in its mores
the mingling of forms and ideals. Andhradesa which came under
Chalukyan control witnessed the growth of Alampur as a great
art center of seminal importance. Following the innovative
trends initiated at Alampur and perhaps under the guidance of
the Alampur and perhaps under the guidance of the Alampur
guild, temples were raised at Kudaveli, Mahanandi, Panyam,
Satyavolu and Kadamarakalava. The unique feature of the
architectural form is its kinship with the Nagara temple form;
the temple of Dravidian style is a lone exception. This
monograph, for the first time, presents an exhaustive
documentation of morphological data of the temples at Alampur,
Kudaveli, Mahanandi, Satyavolu, Panyam and Kadamarakalava.
Analysis of architectural form and ornament has been done in a
detailed manner emphasizing the impact of the traditions of
Madhyadesa, Kosala and Vidarbha in Karnata, i.e., Aihole and
Pattadakal. Sculpture has also received close attention,
emphasizing the art-from and feeling. An assessment of these
structures both in time and in space has been systematically
attempted in this monograph. Adequate photographic
illustrations illuminate the text.
Botlaguduru Rajendra Prasad was born in 1942 and
took his M.A. degree in Ancient History and Archaeology from
the University of Andhra, Waltair, in 1963.
Dr. B. Rajendra Prasad has attempted in this book to
project the archaeological and cultural significance of the
group of temples in and around Alampur, Kudaveli, Panyam,
Mahanandi, Satyavolu and Kadamarakalava built during the times
of the Chalukyas of Badami in Andhradesa. These temples,
embodiments of great beauty, occupy an important place in the
art history of the state and constitute invaluable treasures
of this country.
Contents
| Preface |
vii |
| Introduction |
1 |
| Chapter I |
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| Historical Background |
5 |
| Chapter II |
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| The Temples |
11 |
| Chapter III |
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| Architectural Elements |
55 |
| Chapter IV |
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| Sculpture |
77 |
| Chapter V |
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| Conclusions and Chronology |
99 |
| Postscript |
105 |
| Appendix Sivanandisvara Temple at Kadamarakalava |
107 |
| Glossary |
112 |
| Bibliography |
116 |
| List of Illustrations |
119 |
| Index |
123 |
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