Kakatiya Temples

Kakatiya temples are situated chiefly around Warangal in Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. Kakatiya rulers of Deccan built these temples and furnished architectural works therein during 12th and 13th centuries, and hence are known as Kakatiya Temples.

The Kakatiya architecture has roots in the Chalukyan style with improvisation to suit local conditions. Locally available granite and sandstone were used for the main structure. The Shikhara was built with lime and brick. Kakatiyas stepped their Shikharas instead of using curvilinear spires of Chalukyas and vertical structures of the north. The domed ceiling of the central hall was polygonal, eight or sixteen sided instead of circular. Volcanic, intricately carved and polished black basalt was used for pillars, jambs, lintels and motifs.

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