1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
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1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami: This is an early Chalukyan temple built in the Southern Dravida style, characterized by its tiered, story-like vimana structure rather than a curvilinear northern shikhara.
2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole: This temple showcases the early experimentation of the Chalukyas with the Northern Nagara style, featuring a distinct curvilinear tower (shikhara) over the sanctum.
3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh: This famous Gupta-era temple is one of the earliest surviving stone examples of classic Northern Nagara-style architecture, featuring a pioneer tiered shikhara structure.
4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal: This masterpiece was constructed in the pure Southern Dravida style by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate Vikramaditya II's victory over the Pallavas.
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