Question Q.11GS1GS1

Dravidian temple architecture that came of age during the rule of the Pallavas, reached its zenith at the time of the imperial Cholas. Elaborate with suitable examples.

Introduction

The temple architecture in India emerged during Gupta empire came of age during Pallava and achieved structural temples during Pallava and achieved great height during imperial cholas in 16th century

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Main Body

Care of Age during Pallavas

1Rise of Pillaresai temples during First phase is Pallavas (Mahendra varman)

2Structural temples due to Close temples during Rajasmtha group of Pallavas

[Diagram with labels: Airaala, valana, gaathala, Gatura

Mandapa

Gopuram]

Fig1: Front View Temple

Rice of temples during Pallavas:

1Shore Temple

2Mahabalipuram

Rice of temples during Pallavas:

1Shore Temple

2Naga Temple

Zenith during cholas

1Lofty Tall Gopuram started during cholas (2) Ganger kanals adapuram

Temple

3Engineering marvel using innovative techniques (P) 80 ton of Capstone at Srihadeshwara temple for

4Temples as source of economic activity

(P) supplement around temples

4Temple as source of learning as educational institution as part of temple

5Usage of (Rocu, Gantile, Royalt)

(P) Brihadeshwara temple made of granite

6Hererce of (Cortlex tanks)

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Diagram

Front view of a temple showing architectural components: Vimana (top), Gaura (body), Mandapa (assembly hall), Gopuram (gateway tower), and other structural elements with labels

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Topper

MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient Aspects of Architecture from Ancient to Modern Times

Dynastic Art

Dravidian Temple Architecture

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164

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Paragraphs

Historical and Descriptive

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