- Also known as the Karnataka school of architecture.
- It combined features of both the Nagara school and the Dravidian school.
- Basic Features
- Emphasis on vimana and mandapa.
- Open ambulatory passageway.
- The pillars, doorways, and ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings.
- Prominent Dynasty
| Prominent Dynasty | Example |
| Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani | Initiated this style |
| Rashtrakutas (750-983 CE) | Kailasha temple in Ellora |
| Hoysala Dynasty (1050-1300 CE) | Temples at Halebidu, Belur |
- Influence of another school in Vesara style
- The influence of the Nagara style in the curvilinear shikhara and the square base of Vesara temples.
- The influence of the Dravidian style is seen in intricate carvings and sculptures, the design of Vimana, and the step or terraced Shikara of Vesara temples.
- For Example – Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal, Ladkhan Temple at Aihole, and Temples at Badami.
Doddabasappa Temple
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