Galaganatha group of temples
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The Galaganatha group of temples is a cluster of early medieval Hindu shrines at Aihole in Karnataka, India, notable for their Dravidian architecture and dedication primarily to Lord Shiva.
All labels observed (1)
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| Galaganatha 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: Galaganatha group of temples Context triple: [Aihole temple complex, contains, Galaganatha group of temples]
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A.
Kontigudi group of temples
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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B.
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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C.
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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D.
Hemakuta Hill temples
Hemakuta Hill temples are a cluster of ancient shrines and structures in Hampi, India, known for their early Vijayanagara architecture and panoramic hilltop setting.
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E.
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.
- 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: Galaganatha group of temples Target entity description: The Galaganatha group of temples is a cluster of early medieval Hindu shrines at Aihole in Karnataka, India, notable for their Dravidian architecture and dedication primarily to Lord Shiva.
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A.
Kontigudi group of temples
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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B.
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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C.
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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D.
Hemakuta Hill temples
Hemakuta Hill temples are a cluster of ancient shrines and structures in Hampi, India, known for their early Vijayanagara architecture and panoramic hilltop setting.
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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple complex
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| approximateCentury |
7th century
ⓘ
8th century ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Dravidian architecture
ⓘ
linked to:
Dravidian temple architecture
Nagara-Dravida transitional style ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Badami Chalukya temple architecture
ⓘ
linked to:
Early Chalukya architecture
|
| builtBy |
Early Chalukyas of Badami
ⓘ
linked to:
Early Chalukya architecture
|
| conservationStatus | protected monument (Archaeological Survey of India) ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culture |
Chalukya
ⓘ
linked to:
Chalukya dynasty
|
| dedicatedTo | Shiva ⓘ |
| devotionalTradition | Shaivism ⓘ |
| district | Bagalkot district ⓘ |
| era | early medieval period ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Nandi mandapa
ⓘ
carved doorframes ⓘ circumambulatory path ⓘ garbhagriha ⓘ linga shrines ⓘ mandapa ⓘ relief panels ⓘ sculpted lintels ⓘ shikhara ⓘ |
| hasIconography |
Hindu deities in relief sculpture
ⓘ
Shaiva iconography ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Aihole
ⓘ
linked to:
Aihole temple complex
Bagalkot district ⓘ India ⓘ Karnataka ⓘ |
| material | sandstone ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Galaganatha temple ⓘ |
| near | Malaprabha River ⓘ |
| numberOfTemples | multiple shrines ⓘ |
| partOf | Aihole temple complex ⓘ |
| primaryDeity | Shiva ⓘ |
| region |
Deccan
ⓘ
linked to:
Deccan Plateau
|
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| significance |
example of early Chalukyan Dravidian architecture
ⓘ
important site for the study of early medieval Hindu temple design ⓘ |
| state | Karnataka ⓘ |
| tourism | heritage tourism destination ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Hindu worship
ⓘ
religious rituals ⓘ |
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Subject: Galaganatha group of temples Description of subject: The Galaganatha group of temples is a cluster of early medieval Hindu shrines at Aihole in Karnataka, India, notable for their Dravidian architecture and dedication primarily to Lord Shiva.
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