Lakkundi Monuments in Karnataka Near UNESCO Tentative List
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ancient temples and monuments in Lakkundi and surrounding areas in Karnataka being finalized for inclusion in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites. |
| Location | Gadag district, Karnataka. |
| Historical Context | Built during the Kalyana Chalukya (Western Chalukya) period (10th-12th century CE). |
| Key Partner | Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). |
| UNESCO Criteria Met | - Cultural Exchange: Architectural interchange between Nagara, Dravida, and Bhumija styles forming the Vesara style. <br> - Historical Significance: Represents a significant stage in temple architecture and technological advancements like stepwells. |
| Important Structures | Lakkundi Monuments: Kasi Visvesvara, Manikesvara, Nanneswara, Brahma Jinalaya (1007 CE), Musukina Bavi. |
| Surrounding Temples | Doddabasappa temple, Japada Bavi (Dambal); Trikuteshwara temple (Gadag); Mahadeva temple (Itagi); Sri Mallikarjuna temple (Kuruvatti); Someshwara temple (Lakshmeshwara); Tarakeshwara temple (Hangal). |
| Architectural Importance | Showcases Vesara hybrid style; stepwells integral to temple complexes, some larger than the temples themselves. |
| Process & Future Steps | - Proposal being reviewed by experts from INTACH and Department of Archaeology. <br> - Upon tentative list acceptance, a full nomination dossier will be submitted after 1 year. <br> - Other Karnataka sites on tentative list: Badami, Aihole, Srirangapatana, Hire Benkal, and Deccan Sultanate Monuments. |