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Dravidian temple architecture can be seen as a continuum that, though strengthened during the period of the Pallavas, reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Cholas. Discuss

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Dravidian temple architecture having features like gopuram, mandapas, inner sanctum, enclosed vault etc developed distinctly from the Nagara style.

Temple Architecture and the period of Pallavas

shift from stone/brick cut to permanent structural construction.

mandapas were carved which are inspired from malabarate theme

(Eg) Ratha temples, inspired from Pandava

Buddhist influence can be seen in temples as Viharas

Patronage were given by Mahadevaram, Nandiraman

Ratha deli architecture featured wooden

Support architecture.

(Eg) Include Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram

different geometrical patterns in terms of square, rectangle, panchayatan, oval, elliptical etc can be found.

Intricate carving on rathas can be found.

Rekha duel construction soften modified in terms of layered mud masala which was not continuously marked-thrown.

This further modified & refined by Cholas.

Mandapas further enhanced and enriched with architectural designs.

(Eg) Meenakshi Nandap"Thousand Pillar structure"

Atigranges were given by rulers like Raja Raja I, Rajendra I.

(Eg) Brihadeshwara Temple.

height of the temple complex also increased

(Eg) Brihadeshwar Temple66 m height

Carving on the walls further amplified.

Temples at Gangakondacholapuram have very fine design carving.

Granite brick structure → Brihadeshwara → world's first largest temple, granitic example.

Other religious themes also included like that of Titus.

Hereafter, with the increase in three-fold technological & construction material like brick mortar, Inter blocking etc also used in past state period, Cholas conceived like giants and carved like god's own sculpture.

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

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Dravidian Temple Architecture Evolution

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