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Vipulbhai Karmanbhai ChaudharyAIR 115· 2024

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How does the Vesara style of temple architecture represent a synthesis of the Nagara and Dravida styles? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Vesara style is known as hybrid style of nagara and dravida style, originated during time of Palakkurtas, Hogasala and Pallaves.

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Main Body

Vesara style is known as hybrid style of nagara and dravida style, originated during time of Palakkurtas, Hogasala and Pallaves.

Vesara style- synergistic art.

1Integrating Nagara style.

*) Adopting vimana and mandapa style

(aa) Malabayar temple act suite.

Fig.1 Pagaran temple

*) Nagara's pancchaytan style of temple uses major adoption to Vesara.

*) Vesara style - adopted carvelling sittenor and multiple mandapa style at Podapalruppa temple.

2Integrating Dravida style.

*) Adopten st vimana and mandapalen architecture in kedhang temple (cheyasala).

*) Adopting intricately sculpture style and marvellous architecture] perfect -> envelet in Charvedenang temple.

*) Water tank facility and naval sammundas temple.

Unique reason:

1. use of soapstime material.

2Stelear art - stellar facti.
3marvellous temple structury.

(aa) radartion temple.

Vesara style is also exemplification of unity in diversity in cultural sphere of india.

*) Varying temples at Halebidu has - lange square base - platform.

Integrating Dravida style.

*) Adopten st vimana and mandapalen architecture in kedhang temple (cheyasala) - wide receptable

*) Adopting intricately sculpture style and marvellous architecture] perfect -> envelet in Charvedenang temple.

*) Water tank facility and naval sammundas temple.

Unique reason:

1. use of soapstime material.

2Stelear art - stellar facti.
3marvellous temple structury.

(aa) radartion temple.

Vesara style is also exemplification of unity in diversity in cultural sphere of india.

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Conclusion

Vesara style is also exemplification of unity in diversity in cultural sphere of india.

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Diagram

Two temple diagrams showing vimana (domed structure) and other architectural elements

  • Clear identification of hybrid nature of Vesara style
  • Reference to specific temples (Malabayar, Podapalruppa, Charvedenang)
  • Use of diagrams to illustrate architectural concepts
  • Attempt to explain unique features

Topper

Vipulbhai Karmanbhai Chaudhary

AIR 1152024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

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

Architecture

Vesara Temple Architecture and Hybrid Styles

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