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B2B #1: From news –  Chalukyan sculpture of Siva found in Andhra Pradesh

Chalukyan Architecture (5th – 8th CE)

1. 1. The temples under the Chalukyas are a good example of the Vesara style of architecture.
   2. This is also called the Deccan style or Karnataka Dravida or Chalukyan style. It is a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles.
   3. The building material they used was reddish-golden Sandstone found locally.
   4. The temples had beautiful mural paintings also.
   5. The temples are located on the banks of River Tungabhadra and Malprabaha in Karnataka and Alampur in Andhra Pradesh.
   6. Aihole temples: Ladh Khan temple (Surya Temple), Durga temple, Huchimalligudi temple, Jain temple at Meguti by Ravikirti..

• Badami temples: Virupaksha temple and Sangameshwara Temple are in Dravida style. Papanatha temple is in Nagara style.

1. Pattadakkal: is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are ten temples here – 4 in Nagar style and 6 in Dravida style.

Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

Name : CASSINI MISSION

Details : Cassini mission to Saturn is ending its journey. It will dive towards the Saturn and burn up in its atmosphere in October.