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Sri Gundan Anivaritachari was the chief architect of the
History of Karnataka, Mr. Arthikaje
Artists from Karnataka People of the Vijayanagara Empire Indian male sculptors Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown 7th-century Indian sculptors 7th-century Indian architects 8th-century Indian sculptors 8th-century Indian architects {{Asia-sculptor-stub
Sri Gundan Anivaritachari was the chief architect of the Virupaksha
Virupaksha Raya (born 1365, reign 1404–1405 CE) was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire.
With the death of Harihara II in 1404, the throne for the Vijayanagara Empire was disputed amongst his sons: Deva Raya I, Bukka Raya II, and Virupa ...
temple, the most famous and centerpiece at world heritage temple complex at Pattadakal
Pattadakal, also called Paṭṭadakallu or Raktapura, is a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka (India). Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River in Bagalakote district, this UNESCO World ...
. According to inscriptions he held such titles as "Anikapuravastu Pitamaha" and "Tenkanadesiya Sutradhari".
The temple was built at the orders of Lokamahadevi, the senior queen of Vikramaditya II
Vikramaditya II (reigned 733 – 744 CE) was the son of King Vijayaditya and ascended the Badami Chalukya throne following the death of his father. This information comes from the Lakshmeshwar inscriptions in Kannada dated 13 January 735 A.D ...
to commemorate his victory over the Pallavas. It has many features similar to the Kailasanatha temple of Kanchi.
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History of Karnataka, Mr. Arthikaje
Artists from Karnataka People of the Vijayanagara Empire Indian male sculptors Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown 7th-century Indian sculptors 7th-century Indian architects 8th-century Indian sculptors 8th-century Indian architects {{Asia-sculptor-stub