Hemadpanti architecture

Hemadpanti Sculpture (also spelled as Hemadpanthi) is an architectural style, named after its founder, the prime minister Hemadpant (1259-1274 CE) of the court of Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri.

Hemadpant was a scholar, diplomat, and minister in the court of the Yadava dynasty of Devagiri, serving under King Ramachandra and his successor, Singhana II, during the 13th century.

Temples and other structures built in this style often blend religious, cultural, and functional elements, reflecting the skill and artistry of the period.

Hemadpanth is also credited for the development of the Modi (मोडी) script, which was the "cursive" style of Marathi writing, in which moving from one character to the next minimizes lifting the pen from the paper for dipping in ink.

Modi was the official script of communication and documentation from the 13th century to the 1960s, when it was discontinued and replaced with the Balbodh style to bring uniformity.