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

1. 'Kalyaana Mandapas' (also spelled Kalyana Mandapam) were characteristic pillared halls built within temple complexes in South India. 2. These mandapas were typically large, ornate, and used for conducting the symbolic annual marriage ceremonies of the temple deities (kalyanotsavam). 3. The construction of elaborate 'Kalyaana Mandapas' became a particularly notable feature of temple construction during the era of the Vijayanagara kingdom (c. 14th-17th centuries). 4. While the Chalukya, Chandela, and Rashtrakuta dynasties also contributed significantly to temple architecture, the specific prominence and scale of 'Kalyaana Mandapas' are most strongly associated with the Vijayanagara style.