The Chalukyan rulers (c. 543-753 A.D.) constructed several stone temples at Aihole, which are mostly Hindu, with a few Jain temples. The Aihole temples display a variety of roof styles, from flat to slightly sloping, with some developing shikharas. A pillared assembly hall or mandapa was often added, showcasing the evolution of temple architecture. Chalukyan architecture blends elements of the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian styles, sometimes referred to as the Vesara style. The Durga Temple at Aihole is a prime example of this unique blend.
The Chalukyas created four rock-cut Hindu cave temples in the later half of the 6th century A.D. at Badami. During this period, the rock-cut method gradually gave way to stone masonry.
The temples of Pattadakal (primarily 7th-8th centuries A.D.) are a testament to the Chalukyan mastery of architecture. Vijayaditya and Vikramaditya II played a significant role in developing this unique style. Of the ten major temples at Pattadakal, six follow the Dravidian style (Sangameshwara, Virupaksha, Mallikarjuna, Galaganatha, Chandrashekhara, and the Jain Temple), and four follow the Indo-Aryan style (Papanatha, Jambulinga, Kadasiddheshwara, and Kasivisveshwara).
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