Kontigudi group of temples
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The Kontigudi group of temples is a cluster of early Chalukyan Hindu shrines at Aihole in Karnataka, notable for their experimental architecture and role in the evolution of temple design in South India.
All labels observed (1)
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| Kontigudi group of temples canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kontigudi group of temples Context triple: [Aihole temple complex, contains, Kontigudi group of temples]
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A.
Ahobilam Narasimha temples
The Ahobilam Narasimha temples are a renowned complex of ancient Hindu shrines in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Narasimha, revered as a major pilgrimage and spiritual center.
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B.
Arupadai Veedu temples
The Arupadai Veedu temples are the six sacred abodes of the Hindu god Murugan in Tamil Nadu, each commemorating a key episode in his mythology and serving as major pilgrimage centers.
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C.
Srikalahasteeswara Temple
Srikalahasteeswara Temple is an ancient and prominent Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva and renowned as one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing the element of air.
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D.
Southern Group of Temples
The Southern Group of Temples is a smaller cluster of medieval Hindu shrines at Khajuraho, India, noted for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate stone carvings.
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E.
Kumaraswamy Temple
Kumaraswamy Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine in Ballari district of Karnataka, India, revered for its historic Dravidian architecture and religious significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kontigudi group of temples Target entity description: The Kontigudi group of temples is a cluster of early Chalukyan Hindu shrines at Aihole in Karnataka, notable for their experimental architecture and role in the evolution of temple design in South India.
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A.
Ahobilam Narasimha temples
The Ahobilam Narasimha temples are a renowned complex of ancient Hindu shrines in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Narasimha, revered as a major pilgrimage and spiritual center.
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B.
Arupadai Veedu temples
The Arupadai Veedu temples are the six sacred abodes of the Hindu god Murugan in Tamil Nadu, each commemorating a key episode in his mythology and serving as major pilgrimage centers.
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C.
Srikalahasteeswara Temple
Srikalahasteeswara Temple is an ancient and prominent Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva and renowned as one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing the element of air.
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D.
Southern Group of Temples
The Southern Group of Temples is a smaller cluster of medieval Hindu shrines at Khajuraho, India, noted for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate stone carvings.
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E.
Kumaraswamy Temple
Kumaraswamy Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine in Ballari district of Karnataka, India, revered for its historic Dravidian architecture and religious significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple complex
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archaeological site ⓘ heritage site ⓘ |
| access | open to visitors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Early Chalukyan architecture
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experimental temple architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWithDynasty |
Chalukyas of Badami
NERFINISHED
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Early Chalukya dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Archaeological monuments in Karnataka
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Chalukya architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Hindu temples in Bagalkot district ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important for study of early Deccan temple architecture
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represents transition from rock-cut to structural temples ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Hindu deities ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
early use of mantapa (hall)
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experiments with plan and superstructure ⓘ simple carvings and reliefs ⓘ stone slab roofing ⓘ |
| hasOrientation | generally east-facing shrines ⓘ |
| hasTemple |
Kontigudi Temple 1
NERFINISHED
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Kontigudi Temple 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ Kontigudi Temple 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | protected monument ⓘ |
| influenceOn |
later Chalukyan temples at Pattadakal
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later Dravidian temple architecture ⓘ later Hoysala temple architecture ⓘ |
| knownFor |
early structural Hindu temples
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experimental architecture ⓘ role in evolution of South Indian temple design ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Aihole
NERFINISHED
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Bagalkot district NERFINISHED ⓘ India ⓘ Karnataka ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Malaprabha River valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | stone ⓘ |
| near |
Durga temple, Aihole
NERFINISHED
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Lad Khan temple, Aihole NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestCity | Bagalkot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Aihole group of monuments
NERFINISHED
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Aihole temple complex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period | early 6th to 8th century CE ⓘ |
| protectedBy | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | South India ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| stateParty | Government of Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourism | popular tourist attraction in Aihole ⓘ |
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