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Dhanidim temple architecture - true, whose details are given in Shilpa Shastra engaged to the 8-9M century and reached its pinnacle in the 11-12M century.
Continuum of Dravidian temples:
[Diagram showing architectural structure]
Fig 1: Structure of temple - Dravidian
1Vile temple architecture started in the Gupta period of core to south India in the 7-8M century with the Pallava.
2King Mahendravarman started as rock cut temple in the Rock cut temple at Mahabali-puram
3The continuation of these confined with Narasimha Varman on the Pallava's who built tail - panicha ponds rathae
4Finally, free standing temple started with the later Pallava's of Navalramamen II & Narasimhavarmen II
5It was during the Cholas, however, that Dravidian temple reached three zerain.
6Raja Raja I in 1010 AD built the Brihadeswara temple - [Features in great] - three Fresco art
4Later the son, Rajendra Chola built the Gangakonda Chola temple to commemorate victory over Eastern Gange of Kalinga.
8The temple building tradition continued with the later Chola - Aspect of distinctive cholas:
1Evolution of temple architecture
2Distinctive indulgente elements - use of precious metals
3Mixed with Nagara aschitekture to make Vecala architecture - Hampton temple complex
4Continues to inspire temple today - Ram temple at Ayodhya built in dravidian style.
In many ways, Pallava were the forefathers and Chola the fathers of one great temple traditions.
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Diagram
Architectural structure diagram of Dravidian temple
- provides comprehensive historical progression
- includes visual diagram
- connects ancient architectural traditions to modern temples
- shows continuity in temple building
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SHREYA TYAGI
AIR 312024
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GS1GS1
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Temple Architecture & Diversity
Religious Syncretism
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