Question Q11GS1GS1
The Dravidian temple architecture traces its origin to 6th century Pallava kingdom.
Main Body
Architecture during Pallava
(A) Mahendravarman rule
Rock-cut temples prominent
Structural temples not available during that time
Simple structure without much ornamentation.
(B2) "Mamalla" rule
Free standing Nandi portals along attached with people
Primitive structural temple got built at Mamallipuram.
Monolithic Rath temple at Mamallipuram as testament
"Rajasimha" rule
Full-scale structural temples came into prominence.
Explicit features of ovaside temples like Mc.mandapas, Wells in temple present
Ex: Shore Temple at Kanchipuram
However, the temple architecture reached finality during Cholas
[Diagram showing temple components]
Rayapaya1
Mature stage of Ovaside architecture
Elaborate carvings on walls
Gapuram became big & magnificent
Ex: Brihadesshwara Temple.
Note: [illegible - possibly architectural diagram with components like Ulama, Nandya, Garbhagriha, Vimana, Ardha temple]
Rajendra I
Ultimate display of chola architecture zenith
Multiple manodapas as asita architectural elements
Vimana decorated with gold.
Temples shifted from being a just an architecture to being a social entity.
Thus, the temple Chola's temple purpose continued in Southern Indian with Nayakaar developing Talent gopuram in form of Meenakshi Temple at Madurai.
185 words8 paragraphs
- Clear chronological progression
- Identifies key architectural innovations
- Good use of specific examples
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art - Pallava temple architecture
Dravidian temple architecture origins
Writing Stats
185
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8
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Descriptive and structured
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