Gundan_Anivaritachari

Gundan Anivaritachari

Gundan Anivaritachari

Indian architect

Sri Gundan Anivaritachari was the chief architect of the Virupaksha temple, the most famous and centerpiece at world heritage temple complex at Pattadakal. According to inscriptions he held such titles as "Anikapuravastu Pitamaha" and "Tenkanadesiya Sutradhari".[1]

Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal

The temple was built at the orders of Lokamahadevi, the senior queen of Vikramaditya II to commemorate his victory over the Pallavas. It has many features similar to the Kailasanatha temple of Kanchi.

References

  1. [1]
    Menon, Srikumar M.; G, Apoorva (January 2019). "In Search of a Mythical Artisan: Tracking the Jakanachari Legend of Karnataka". Human and Heritage: An Archaeological Spectrum of Asiatic Countries (Felicitation to Professor Ajit Kumar) Volume – II, Delhi, New Bharatiya Book Corporation.


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