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'''Pattadakal''', formerly known as '''Raktapura''', is a small town in the [[Bagalkot district]] of north [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is famous for its UNESCO world heritage site.{{sfn|Michell|2017|pp=12-19, 108-110}}<ref>[http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/239 Group of Monuments at Pattadakal], UNESCO</ref>
'''Pattadakal''', formerly known as '''Raktapura''', is a small town in the [[Bagalkot district]] of north [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is famous for its UNESCO world heritage site.{{sfn|Michell|2017|pp=12-19, 108-110}}<ref>[https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/239 Group of Monuments at Pattadakal], UNESCO</ref>


Pattadakal region was settled in pre-historic times, as evidence by megalithic [[dolmen]]s. Located along the Malprabha river where it turns north, its red color soil and stone mountains nearby attracted its mention in ancient and medieval era Indian texts. The modern town contains the 7th and 8th century collection of nine Hindu and one Jain temple built by the Chalukya dynasty. It is considered by UNESCO as the masterpiece of architectural forms from northern and southern India, that made the town and nearby region as the cradle of temple architecture and arts.{{sfn|Michell|2017|pp=12-19, 108-110}}{{sfn|Michell|2014}}
Pattadakal region was settled in pre-historic times, as evidence by megalithic [[dolmen]]s. Located along the Malprabha river where it turns north, its red color soil and stone mountains nearby attracted its mention in ancient and medieval era Indian texts. The modern town contains the 7th and 8th century collection of nine Hindu and one Jain temple built by the [[Chalukya dynasty]]. It is considered by UNESCO as the masterpiece of architectural forms from northern and southern India, that made the town and nearby region as the cradle of temple architecture and arts.{{sfn|Michell|2017|pp=12-19, 108-110}}{{sfn|Michell|2014}}


The town is spread over 14.56 square kilometers, at an altitude of 593 meters. The summer (April-June) temperatures peak over 40 C, monsoons typically arrive by mid June. The weather and temperatures cool by late August, with winter temperatures ranging between 15 and 28 C. Pattadakal is about {{convert|14|mi}} from the larger town of [[Badami]], and about {{convert|7|mi}} from Aihole – another site with over a hundred ancient and early medieval era Hindu, Jain and Buddhist monuments. Pattadakal and neighboring villages constitute the Bagalkot taluk whose combined population was 173,181 according to the official 2011 census.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2902_PART_B_DCHB_BAGALKOT.pdf DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK, BAGALKOT], State of Karnataka, page 126</ref>
The town is spread over 14.56 square kilometers, at an altitude of 593 meters. The summer (April–June) temperatures peak over 40 C, monsoons typically arrive by mid June. The weather and temperatures cool by late August, with winter temperatures ranging between 15 and 28 C. Pattadakal is about {{convert|14|mi}} from the larger town of [[Badami]], and about {{convert|7|mi}} from Aihole – another site with over a hundred ancient and early medieval era Hindu, Jain and Buddhist monuments. Pattadakal and neighboring villages constitute the Bagalkot taluk whose combined population was 173,181 according to the official 2011 census.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2902_PART_B_DCHB_BAGALKOT.pdf DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK, BAGALKOT], State of Karnataka, page 126</ref>

'''External link'''

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k55iswqfm5M Pattadakal video gallery]


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
* {{cite book|last=Michell|first=George l|title=Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas: Badami, Mahakuta, Aihole, Pattadakal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-1TroAEACAAJ|year= 2014|publisher=Niyogi Books|isbn=978-93-83098-33-0|ref=harv}}
* {{cite book|last=Michell|first=George l|title=Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas: Badami, Mahakuta, Aihole, Pattadakal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-1TroAEACAAJ|year= 2014|publisher=[[Niyogi Books]]|isbn=978-93-83098-33-0}}
* {{cite book|last=Michell|first=George |title=Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zzTcoQEACAAJ |year= 2017|publisher= Jaico (Reprinted, Orig Year: 2011)|isbn= 978-81-8495-600-9|ref=harv}}
* {{cite book|last=Michell|first=George |title=Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zzTcoQEACAAJ |year= 2017|publisher= Jaico (Reprinted, Orig Year: 2011)|isbn= 978-81-8495-600-9}}


{{Historical Places in North Karnataka}}
{{Historical Places in North Karnataka}}
{{Historical places of Chalukyas}}
{{Historical places of Chalukyas}}
{{Bagalkot district}}
{{Bagalkot district}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bagalkot district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Bagalkot district]]

Latest revision as of 19:14, 23 October 2023

This article is about the town in India. For the UNESCO world heritage site, see Group of Monuments at Pattadakal.

Pattadakal
Raktapura, Pattadakal Kisuvoval, Petrigal
Town
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Pattadakal is located in Karnataka
Pattadakal
Pattadakal
Coordinates: 15°56′54″N 75°48′57″E / 15.9484°N 75.8159°E / 15.9484; 75.8159
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictBagalakote
Elevation
586 m (1,923 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Pattadakal, formerly known as Raktapura, is a small town in the Bagalkot district of north Karnataka, India. It is famous for its UNESCO world heritage site.[1][2]

Pattadakal region was settled in pre-historic times, as evidence by megalithic dolmens. Located along the Malprabha river where it turns north, its red color soil and stone mountains nearby attracted its mention in ancient and medieval era Indian texts. The modern town contains the 7th and 8th century collection of nine Hindu and one Jain temple built by the Chalukya dynasty. It is considered by UNESCO as the masterpiece of architectural forms from northern and southern India, that made the town and nearby region as the cradle of temple architecture and arts.[1][3]

The town is spread over 14.56 square kilometers, at an altitude of 593 meters. The summer (April–June) temperatures peak over 40 C, monsoons typically arrive by mid June. The weather and temperatures cool by late August, with winter temperatures ranging between 15 and 28 C. Pattadakal is about 14 miles (23 km) from the larger town of Badami, and about 7 miles (11 km) from Aihole – another site with over a hundred ancient and early medieval era Hindu, Jain and Buddhist monuments. Pattadakal and neighboring villages constitute the Bagalkot taluk whose combined population was 173,181 according to the official 2011 census.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Michell 2017, pp. 12–19, 108–110.
  2. ^ Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, UNESCO
  3. ^ Michell 2014.
  4. ^ DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK, BAGALKOT, State of Karnataka, page 126

Bibliography

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  • Michell, George l (2014). Temple Architecture and Art of the Early Chalukyas: Badami, Mahakuta, Aihole, Pattadakal. Niyogi Books. ISBN 978-93-83098-33-0.
  • Michell, George (2017). Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal. Jaico (Reprinted, Orig Year: 2011). ISBN 978-81-8495-600-9.
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