Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Explicitly identifies the Kalyanamandapam (kalyana/kalyaana mandapa) as a chief characteristic of Vijayanagara/Dravida temple architecture.

A student could contrast this named regional style (Dravida/Vijayanagara) with northern temple plans (e.g., Khajuraho) to see whether kalyana mandapas are similarly emphasized under the Chandelas.

Shows an illustrated example labelled 'A kalyana mandapa' and discusses mandapas/long pillared corridors as distinctive features in certain temple complexes.

Use this visual definition to inspect Chandela/Khajuraho plans or photos for comparable pillared pavilions called kalyana mandapas.

Describes mandapas and large pillared halls as significant structural elements in later temple architecture and links them with regional innovations.

A student can apply this general rule (mandapas are later/regionally significant additions) to ask whether Chandela-period temples incorporated the same additions or had different hall types.

States that the world‑famous Khajuraho complex was built by the Chandelas of Bundelkhand (the kingdom in question).

Knowing Khajuraho is Chandela, one can examine Khajuraho temple layouts (using a map or images) to check for the presence or absence of kalyana mandapas.

Notes that rulers encouraged temple building and added features (shrines, halls, gateways) to display power, implying regional variation in which elements were emphasized.

Use this pattern to hypothesize that if Chandelas sought similar royal display, they might have used prominent architectural elements—then verify whether that element was the kalyana mandapa at Khajuraho.

States that the Vijayanagara/Dravida style included the Kalyanamandapam as a chief characteristic, showing that kalyana mandapas are a recognized, datable architectural element in South Indian temple traditions.

A student could use this rule to compare which dynasties (by region and period) adopted the Dravida features and check if Rashtrakuta-era temples match this profile.

Describes a kalyana (kalyana) mandapa as a pavilion meant for divine weddings and lists mandapas as distinctive temple features, giving a clear functional/architectural identity for such structures.

Use this functional definition to inspect Rashtrakuta-period temples or cave plans (e.g., Ellora) for pavilions/halls used as kalyana mandapas.

Explains that by certain later periods temples acquired new features (large gopurams, mandapas) as marks of imperial authority, indicating such elements can be period- and polity-specific.

A student can place Rashtrakuta chronology against these periods to judge whether the political/architectural conditions favoured construction of kalyana mandapas.

Attributes to the Rashtrakutas major rock-cut and monolithic works (Ellora, Kailasanath), emphasizing their architectural focus was on cave hewing and monolithic temples rather than necessarily on free-standing mandapa complexes.

Compare the built form of Rashtrakuta works (rock-cut/monolithic) with the typical plan that includes kalyana mandapas to see if such pavilions are present or absent.

Summarizes Rashtrakuta political/cultural role and patronage of arts at Ellora and Elephanta, implying the dynasty had distinct artistic priorities that can be checked for presence/absence of kalyana mandapas.

Use this to target the Rashtrakuta sites (Ellora/Elephanta) as primary evidence locations to verify whether kalyana mandapas were built by them.