Discuss the evolution of Indian temple architecture, highlighting the differences between the Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara styles. Provide examples to support your answer.
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Evolution of Indian Temple Architecture
The story of Indian architecture is a story of evolution. India faced many invasions of foreign rulers, and the emergence and fall of great empires, which led to diverse styles in art and culture. From Nagara to Pala, Sena there are various styles of temple architecture in India. The basic form of a Hindu temple comprises the following.
Styles of Temple ArchitectureArchitechure
Nagara School of Architecture
During the 5th century AD, this unique style of architecture developed in the Northern part of India. It comprises features like panchayat style, assembly halls, and the temples were built on the apprised platform.
Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture
Under the Chola empire, a new kind of temple architecture was developed which is known as the Dravidian style. One of the important features of the Chola temples were they concentrated on the decoration through sculptures.
Nayaka School of Temple Architecture
It flourished during Nayaka’sNayaka rulers. Mostly similar to the DravidianDravidiyan style, it’s also known as the Madurai School. The art of gopuram reached its end under this style.
Vesara School of Temple Architecture
It is a combination of Nagara School and Dravidiyan School. It is also known as Karnataka School. Chalukya rulers conceptualized the style. An open ambulatory passageway is one of the features of this style.