Compare and contrast the Nagara and Dravida styles of temple architecture.
Introduction
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Differences b/w Nagara & Dravida:
Nagara:
Dravida:
Selarki → Haysale
Thandala → Kalachiya
Bandha → Nola
[diagram descriptions with sketches of temple architectural elements]
Eg: temple, Gayapathi, yogini temple Eg: Ramappa, Halekid, Shore temple
Similarities b/w Nagara & Dravida:
(i) Exclusive use of stone.
(ii) Presence of upraised platform.
(iii) Presence of sculptures on entry of temples.
[Continuation from previous page with architectural details and diagrams showing temple structures]
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Diagram
Comparative table showing differences between Nagara and Dravida styles including patronage, architectural features like mandapa, water tanks, gopurams, and boundary walls. Diagrams showing temple structural elements including pyramidal structures labeled as Vidhara.
- Clear comparative structure with tabular format
- Specific temple examples provided
- Mentions architectural elements like gopurams, mandapa, aravala
- Includes visual diagrams for better understanding
- Covers both differences and similarities
Ritika Chitlangia
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times
Temple Architecture - Nagara and Dravida Styles
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