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Dambala is a village in the gadag district of the state of Karnataka, India. It was an ancient center of Buddhism and remained so as late as the 12th century.[1] Dambal is at an elevation of Template:Cvt.[2]
Demographics
Template:As of India census, Dambala had a population of 10,095 with 5,166 males and 4,929 females and 1,815 Households.[3]
History
Under the rule of the Mauryas and Satavahana, the teachings of Buddha flourished in Karnataka. Buddhist relics are found scattered around the town.[4]
In a temple of the Buddhist deity Tara in Dambal, there is an inscription dated 1095 AD, a temple built by 16 merchants for the deity Tara and a vihara for Buddhist monks. Although Buddhism was assimilated by the growing popularity of Hinduism, there was a Buddhist centre in Dambal as late as the 12th century.[5]
Doddabasappa Temple
There are three Hindu temples here. The Doddabasappa Temple is of the Western Chalukya architectural style and has a twenty-four pointed stellate plan for the vimana with so many star points that it almost becomes circular in appearance.[6] Each right angle is divided into four 22.5 degrees angles. Then each angle is again divided and covered with intricate carvings.[7]
Jappadbavi
Recently discovered the temple well locals call it as Jappadbavi
Kappata gudda
Kappata gudda hill is very near to Dambal, the famous Kappata Malleshwara Temple is about 5 miles from Dambal.
See also
External links
- History of Indian Art
- Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh{{#if:Rahman|, Rahman}. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh(2012)
- Deccan-herald: Dambal
- Dambal a religious symphony
- Dusty Dambal? Think again!
Notes
- ↑ The Buddhist Legacy – Buddhism in Karnataka. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- ↑ Dambal, India Page. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
- ↑ Census of India: View Population Details. Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
- ↑ Kamat Research Database - Buddhist System of Education. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ↑ The Buddhist Legacy. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ↑ Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
- ↑ Dodda Basappa temple - 12th century. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
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