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Prateek JoshiAIR 196· 2024

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The Hoysala period saw the development of a distinctive style of temple architecture renowned for its intricacy and artistic brilliance. Elaborate.

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Introduction

Hoysala grew as a kingdom in 12th & 13th in the KarnaTaka region & gained prominence for their intricate art, architecture and cultural progress.

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Main Body

Distinct Hoysalan Architecture:

1Dvarasadamudra as primary centre of Hoysala Velsava Architecture.
2Vimanas got bigger & grandeur during Hoysa/e rule. Kings donated Gold for decoration of Vimanas.
3Temple pillars had carvings of Nandi, Yakshas etc.
4Mandapas had more capacity & started to being used for ritual ceremonies also.
5Garbhagriha entailed both Panchyatan as well as 'Stellate' Plan & Idols Pitha House [diagram showing Kalasha, Vimana, Mandapa, Shikhara, and Garbha House].
6Tall Gopurams as mark of kingdom's prosperity.

Thus, it was during Hoysala Period that Velsava style reached it Zenith & it inspired further architecture that of Vijaynagar & Nayakas.

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Conclusion

Thus, it was during Hoysala Period that Velsava style reached it Zenith & it inspired further architecture that of Vijaynagar & Nayakas.

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Topper

Prateek Joshi

AIR 1962024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dynastic Art

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