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Aditya NarayanAIR 68

Question 2GS1GS1

How does the Vesara style of temple architecture represent a synthesis of the Nagara and Dravida styles? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Vesara style was predominantly present in Western Central and Southern India, propagated by the Chalukyas.

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Main Body

Vesara style - Nagara & Dravida feature. (1) Presence of Vimana rising above the garbagriha. (2) Use of Tajrali n upraised platforms. (3) Presence of Panchayatan style a exempted form g dirites. (4) Sqnjil cat presence g unshaded but Prominent Shikharam. (5) Presence of Mandapas connections Garbagriha.

Vesara style - Dravida feature. (1) Presence of Boundary walls that are decorated. (2) Presence of water tanks in temple complex. (3) Intricate carvings and sculptures on the temple walls. (4) Concentric structure with walls within the temple complex. Examples of Vesara style temples are: (1) Kari isvara mca Temple (2) Pattadakal temples.

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Conclusion

Hence Vesara style shows symbiotic architectural form for temple architecture in India.

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  • Provides specific architectural features
  • Mentions the regional context (Chalukyas)

Topper

Aditya Narayan

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Culture

Architecture

Vesara Temple Architecture

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descriptive and technical

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