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Indian architecture is rooted in the history, culture, and religion of India. Among several architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Rajput architecture, Mughal architecture, South Indian architecture, and Indo-Saracenic ...
30 de nov. de 2023 · The evolution of Indian architecture spans over 4500 years, commencing with the Indus Valley Civilization around 2600 BC. Notable features include astute drainage systems, mud-bricked structures, and stone figurines. The Maurya Empire introduced impressive rock-cut architecture, notably Buddhist monasteries with wood arches and geometric cut-outs.
- The evolution of Indian architecture began around 2600 BC with the Indus Valley Civilization.
- The Indus Valley Civilization featured advanced urban planning, baked brick structures, and intricate drainage systems.
- The Maurya Empire introduced impressive rock-cut architecture, notably seen in Buddhist monasteries.
- Gupta Architecture marked the emergence of Hindu temple design, featuring detailed paintings and divine idols.
- Beginnings & Purpose
- Early Influences
- Hindu Temple Features
- Nagara & Dravida Temples
- Conclusion
From the 1st century CE a new type of worship known as Bhakti or devotional Hinduism spread across the Indian sub-continent, and the old Vedic gods were replaced in importance by deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Brahma, and Devi. These gods would become the central figures of Hinduism and their worship required temples where the devoted could o...
Influenced by early Buddhist structures such as the stupa, the first Hindu temples were built from rock-cut caves and repeated the idea of relief panels and the decorative gavaska window form. Then, with the arrival of Gupta architecturein the 4th to 5th century CE, the first free-standing Hindu temples were constructed with features such as towers...
The Hindu temple (mandir) is laid out according to the eight cardinal directions, and a god representing each one (dikpala) may sometimes be represented in sculpture on the temple's exterior. Built on an elaborately carved platform (adhisthana), the temple is often referred to in ancient Hindu texts on architecture (the Vastu Shastras) as the sacre...
Architecture evolved slightly differently in different regions, such as the distinct features of Orissa, Kashmir and Bengal temples, but two general types are identified as the Nagara (North) and Dravida (South) styles. The sikhara tower in Nagara temples have a sloping curve as they rise, have decorative arches known as gavakshas, and are topped b...
Beginning with humble caves and squat flat-roofed temples, Hindu architecture, then, evolved over the centuries and, despite some regional variation, arrived at a standard arrangement which involved a huge walled complex with massive decorative gateways giving entrance to a sacred space of lesser shrines dominated by the main temple and its monumen...
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3 de dez. de 2021 · From the astounding minarets of the Taj Mahal to the strategic beauty of the Red Fort, from the intelligence in the planning of the Harappa civilisation to the towering townships in the new age; Indian architecture has been on a dynamic journey from the ancient to modern.
14 de out. de 2020 · History of Architecture: Ancient India & Southeast Asia | ArchDaily. Written by Dima Stouhi. Published on October 14, 2020. Share. As far as written records report, “prehistory” dates back...
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The architecture was constructed in three phases and is dated from 8th century BCE to 2nd century BCE. Discovery of this stone palace discredits the theory of foreign influence behind the rise of Indian stone architecture during Ashokan or mauryan period.
In India: Architecture. Architecture is perhaps India’s greatest glory. Among the most-renowned monuments are many cave temples hewn from rock (of which those at Ajanta and Ellora are most noteworthy); the Sun Temple at Konarak (Konarka); the vast temple complexes at Bhubaneshwar, Khajuraho, and. Read More. Ahmadabad.
