Vesara is a type of Indian architecture primarily used in temples. Other two prominent styles are Dravida and Nagara. Etymologically, the term Vesara is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word mishra, which means a blend or a mixture. This is also in conformity with the prevalence of Vesara style of architecture in the Deccan and central parts of South Asia vis-à-vis Nagara style prevalent in North India and Dravida style prevalent in South India.

Accordingly, the Vesara style contain elements of both Dravida and Nagara styles. The Vesara style is also described in some texts as the 'Central Indian temple architecture style' or 'Deccan architecture'. However many historian agree that the vesara style originated in the what is today Karnataka. The trend was started by the Chalukyas of Badami