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How did Indian temple architecture change over different historical periods?
Throughout history, many temples, such as the Chennakeshava Temple and those in Hampi, have successfully preserved their rich culture and traditions, transporting us back to their eras. Numerous kingdoms followed distinctive architectural styles; for instance, the Hoysalas carved their emblem atop tRead more
Throughout history, many temples, such as the Chennakeshava Temple and those in Hampi, have successfully preserved their rich culture and traditions, transporting us back to their eras. Numerous kingdoms followed distinctive architectural styles; for instance, the Hoysalas carved their emblem atop the garbhagriha. However, when invaders began to infiltrate India, they not only looted the land but also destroyed our precious temples and stole their wealth. These invaders imposed their own culture and traditions upon India, leading to a transformation in the architecture and styles used to build temples. The arrival of the British further altered the architectural landscape of India, resulting in significant changes to traditional designs and also change in the architectural style of temples.
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