Hemadpanti architecture

Hemadpanti Sculpture (also spelled as Hemadpanthi) is an architectural style, named after its founder, the prime minister Hemadpant (1259-1274 CE) of the court of Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri.

Architectural elements

This building style was formed during the 13th Century in Maharashtra, and incorporated black stone and limestone, which were readily available. It also got the status of World Heritage Site.^{[citation needed]}

Notable examples

• Khandoba Mandir, Beed.
• Gondeshwar temple, Sinnar^[1]
• Hembadpanti Mahadev Mandir Sakegaon, Sakegaon, Chikhali, Buldhana^[2]
• Markanda Mahadev, Chamorshi
• Tulja Bhavani
• Bhagwant Temple, Barshi
• Aundha Nagnath Temple
• Vitthal Temple, Pandharpur - but little early work remains. There is also a small temple of Shri. Vitthal, which is as old as the main Vitthal Mandir, in Isbavi area of Pandharpur known as Wakhari Va Korti Devalayas and also known as Visava mandir.
• Palasnath Mandir, Indapur, Pune, now partially submerged in back waters
• Bhimashankar Mandir
• Nagra Temple, Gondia
• Yamai Mandir, Mahalung, near Akluj
• Narsimha Mandir, Partur, near Aurangabad
• Shri Mallikarjun Mandir, Achaler
• Mankeshwar temple, Zodage, Tal. Malegaon, Dist. Nashik, Maharashtra, India.

References

External links

• Hemadpanthi temple found in Roha TNN Feb 9, 2012

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