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Examine the influence of regional and local traditions on temple architecture of ancient India. Also explain how ancient temple-architecture impacted the architectural style and design of later periods.

Introduction

Following the text of Shilpashtra, the Temple Architecture in India is broadly clarified as Nagara & Dravida. However, the influence of regional architecture gave birth to a diversity of temple architecture model in the country.

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Local climatic factors:

Climatic factors such as snowfall led to pointed Garbaghes in Kashmir region

2Hanging balconies (Jharokha) in Rajput and Eastern Shohan architecture is attributed to Mousum factors

3Inclusion of local Designs

(A) availability of soft stones and architects lead to the development of more advanced temples. eg- Stellat Model of Koyala temples.

4Mixture of Nagara and Dravida's Vesara architecture of chalukya tried to incorporate Nagara and Dravida style.

5Decoration with local Deities: The Craft gloss of temples, carved with the decoration of local deities eg: Cyclelem of Ganga and Yamuna in North Indian Dwajapalakas in South India

This temple architecture of ancient India influenced later temple architecture in following ways:

1Multi-storied Garbagheas: eg - Ruhadees vama Temple, in the early medieval period

8Elaborati Decoration of Boundary Walls as seen in chola architecture

9Pillared Mandapas found in Nagara of Vijayanagare architecture

10Establishment of Gate ways attached to boundary Walls eg : Lui Gopurams in Vijayanagare

5Interstati mural paintings around in Vijayanagara and Nayala architecture

6Influenced the development of Sculptures, eg: Nataraja sculpture in chola architecture

7Influenced Decorations of walls in Islamic architecture eg: Pieta Dua Technique

8Influenced architecture of christian churches eg: forma with Flagelats and lamp

The Temple Architecture in India is an amalgamation of synthetic Cultures such as Hindu, Vaina, Buddha, Islam and Christian.

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Conclusion

The Temple Architecture in India is an amalgamation of synthetic Cultures such as Hindu, Vaina, Buddha, Islam and Christian.

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Clear classification following Shilpashtra
Links climatic factors to architectural features with specific examples
Mentions Kashmir, Rajput, and Eastern architecture regional variations

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Ajay Raj

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Indian Culture

Temple Architecture

Regional and local influences on ancient temple architecture

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