The document summarizes key aspects of the Durga Temple located in Aihole, Central India, which was constructed during the early Chalukyan style period. Some highlights include that it has an elevated plinth, apsidal sanctuary like Buddhist structures, and a pillared gallery encircling the sanctum. It also contains detailed carvings on the entrance, ceiling, corridor pillars, and remaining shikhara. The Durga Temple represents an early example of structural Hindu temple design from the first capital of the influential Chalukyan dynasty.

1. Indian Architecture < Hindu temples

2. 
DURGA TEMPLE
CENTRAL
INDIA
Early
Chalukyan
Style
Rashtrakuta
Style
ROCK CUT
STRUCTURAL
Badami Caves
Durga Temple
Ladkhan Temple
Virupaksha
BACKGROUND

3. DURGA TEMPLE
 Not a Goddess Durga
temple (“durg”= fort)
 At Aihole,the first capital of
Chalukyan dynasty
 Chalukyan dynasty-3 imp.
cities
Aihole,Badami,Pattadkal
 Durga temple-Structural
temple

4. Architectural
Highlights..
Elevated Plinth
Apsidal sanctuary like
Buddhist Chaitya
Pillared Gallery encircling
Sanctum
2 Aisles;2 rows of columns;1
nave
1 entrances 2 flight of stairs
Square Shikhara
CARVINGS !

5. 
The Entrance & The Ceiling
Entrance
Ceiling

6. 
Corridor
CORRIDORPillars
Niches
Carving

7. 
Square Shikhara
BROKEN KALASA
REMAINING SHIKHARA
PROPER
SHIKHARA

8. 
Carvings