Pattadakal,situated in Karnataka,under the Chalukya Dynasty,achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from the north and south of India. There is an impressive series of nine Hindu temples,as well as a Jain sanctuary. The sculptural art of the early Chalukyas is characterised by grace and delicate details. The narrative reliefs illustrate various episodes from the great Hindu epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata,from the holy book - Bhagavata and tales of Panchatantra.