Question 2GS1GS1
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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Vesara style emerge under Chalukya kings such as (Pulkeshi) II, in kannada region in 6th c.e.
Vesara style synthesis of Nagara and Dravida
Nagara Features:
1Raised platform (Jagat): feature of nagara temple such as Kandariya Mahadeva: seen in Vesara => patterned stone floor
2Slight Slope (Curve): while going to top inline with Nagara shikaras => Durga Temple
3Penatyana: Feature of having four gods in corner => Gangli temple(Nagara and Lad khori Temple)
4Multiple Shikaras: borrow from Nagara eg haysals, Chenomeshtur
Unique features of Vesara:
1Arided style: deature style
2Apse Style
3Use of sandstone => haysals sometime
4Signature by addition: temple => Vishnu Temple
Thus ONEGSO recognition to haysals temple highlight Vesara uniqueness
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Dravida Style:
1Presence of Vimana styles in temple eg Radhakrishnan → Vimana
2Copsanary: teen at entry though at small eg Copsaram of Athist temple
3Water tank and sacred boundary wall feature of Dravidan => Wall in Pattanked
4Interlocking style of Dravidan seen in temples => haysals, Chenomeshtur
Unique Arided style:
Features:
1Argo style
2Apse style
3Use of sandstone => haysals sometime
4Signature by addition: temple => Vishnu Temple
Thus ONEGSO recognition to haysals temple highlight Vesara uniqueness
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Hand-drawn diagrams attempting to show temple features - includes simple sketches of temple profiles and architectural elements
- Identifies the correct period and dynasty (Chalukya, 6th century)
- Attempts to list Nagara features borrowed by Vesara
- Mentions specific temple examples (Kandariya Mahadeva, Durga Temple, Vishnu Temple)
- Tries to explain synthesis concept with point-by-point comparison
- Attempts to identify Dravida features
- Mentions water tanks and boundary walls as distinguishing features
- References specific temples (Athist temple, Haysals)
Topper
Aakash Om Trivedi
AIR 732024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Temple Architecture - Vesara Style
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209
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Formal attempt with structured format but execution is poor
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