Hemadpanti architecture, named after Yadava dynasty prime minister Hemadri Pandit, flourished in the Deccan region of India from the 13th to early 14th centuries. This distinctive style is characterized by its innovative dry masonry construction, where precisely interlocked black basalt stones and lime form structures without mortar, ensuring remarkable durability and seismic resistance. While drawing inspiration from earlier Chalukyan traditions, it incorporated local adaptations, featuring striking star-shaped ground plans, intricate stone carvings, and layered ceiling structures often adorned with a central lotus motif. Following the Yadava dynasty's independence from Chalukyan rule in 1187 CE, this style was developed to assert their unique political and religious identity, particularly their devotion to Shaivism. Prominent examples of this enduring architectural legacy include the Gondeshwar Temple at Sinnar, Aundha Nagnath Temple, and the Amruteshwar Temple.