Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c18.26

c18.26

Turning to the Jain example, at Badami, which may have been executed in the middle of the following century, it is apparent that it was inspired by the Brahmanical group, and is practically a copy of these adapted to suit the Jain ritual Its dimensions are less than the others as the facade with its four pillars and bracket capitals is only 31 feet wide, and the depth of the whole is but 16 feet. Although an interesting production, it merely testifies to a temporary revival in the seventh century, of the rock-cutter's art in this locality, after which it appears to have entirely ceased.