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Showing posts with label Hindu Temple Architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hindu Temple Architecture. Show all posts

Hinduism - What Is A Vihara?

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  A central courtyard was encircled by a number of tiny apartments in an early architectural type known as a vihara. Individual cells in...

Hinduism - What Is The Veshara Style Of Hindu Temple Architecture?

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The Veshara, is a Hindu Temple Architecture style which is largely found in western India and the Deccan, is the smallest and most widely d...

Hinduism - What Is A Kirtimukha?

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 ("glory mask") A kirtimukha is a decorative motif in Indian architecture that depicts a devouring leonine beast. It is often ...

Hinduism - Where Is The Jagamohan Temple Located?

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The jagamohan is the entry porch to the temple in Orissa temple architecture, which is one of the principal styles of the northern Indian ...

Hinduism - What Is A Gopuram In Hindu Temple Architecture?

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Gopurams are magnificent temple entrances in the middle of the temple's outer walls in the Dravida style of temple architecture, which w...

Hinduism - What Is A Garbhagrha In Hindu Temple Arch itecture?

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 (“womb-house”) The garbhagrha is the inner sanctuary of a temple in traditional Hindu architecture, which houses the image of the temple...

Hindu Architecture - Hindu Temple Architecture

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In India, Hindu temple architecture has evolved into many unique, mature forms throughout time.  Early Buddhist architectural features , suc...