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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 developed during the reign of Pallavas (600-900 AD) & later evolved reached its zenith during Chola period.

Dravidian Architecture During Pallavas

EVOLUTION

1Rig Rout cut Architecture

primarily lower standing roofs were cut into shining at for good

[drawing of shrine]

☞ cave temples at Mahabalipuram

2Rathas

Formed & developed under Rajasimhaverman of Pallavas

[drawing of ratha]

☞ Rathi temple at Mahabalipuram

3Duva-Heegel Temple Form

Neither developed under Nandivaram Rajashherome

Features of temple:

1Big stone called cupolas were placed on shivarama

[drawing of temple with cupola, shikhara, aammandapam]

☞ Bihadsheswor Temple Tajavaran

2Pyramidal power on garbhagriha, called Vimanam

3Tall standing (gopuram) were raised on early walls ☞ Kailasavath Temple, Kanchi puram

4"Pushkarni" - water tank in premises of temple. However, later cholas under Rajraja Chola & Rajendra chola gave new impulse to temple architecture due to their strong patronage to Hindu religion & emphasis on architecture

Features of temple under Cholas

Prominent Features:

1Human divine (caste of deity)

2Tall gopurams has large horse on them

3Fitted wall on all side

4Mahanavami Nibha for religious & social function

5North & Bhoga Mandap

[Diagram showing temple layout with labeled sections]

Prix Thu, Dravidian Architecture played a pivotal role in development of temple architecture through dev of Indian History.

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Diagrams showing temple features including cupola, shikhara, aammandapam placement

Clear evolutionary approach showing development from Pallavas to Cholas
Use of diagrams to illustrate architectural forms
Specific examples cited (Mahabalipuram temples)
Comprehensive coverage of Dravidian temple evolution from Pallavas to Cholas
Multiple diagrams effectively illustrating architectural features
Specific temples cited as examples
Clear explanation of how architecture reflected patronage and religious emphasis

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SHIVANSH SUBHASH JAGADE

AIR 262024

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

Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dravidian Temple Architecture during Pallavas and Cholas

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