The most ancient temples were constructed of brick and mortar. Upto about 700 AD temples were replicated out of caves. The Pallava Kings (upto 900) were great builders of temples of stone. The Cholas (900-1250 AD) have a number of monuments to their credit. It must be mentioned about the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjavur which unfurls history itself. The Cholas added many ornate mandpams or halls to temples and built large gopurams - towers. The Pandya Style (Upto 1350 AD) saw the emergence of the architecture of huge towers, high wall enclosures and enormous towered gateways. The Vijayanagar Style (1350 - 1560 AD) is recognised for the intricacy and beauty especially for the decorated monolithic pillars. The Naik style (1600 - 1750 AD) is known for the addition of large prakarams (circumambulatory paths) and pillared halls.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Temple Architecture
The most ancient temples were constructed of brick and mortar. Upto about 700 AD temples were replicated out of caves. The Pallava Kings (upto 900) were great builders of temples of stone. The Cholas (900-1250 AD) have a number of monuments to their credit. It must be mentioned about the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjavur which unfurls history itself. The Cholas added many ornate mandpams or halls to temples and built large gopurams - towers. The Pandya Style (Upto 1350 AD) saw the emergence of the architecture of huge towers, high wall enclosures and enormous towered gateways. The Vijayanagar Style (1350 - 1560 AD) is recognised for the intricacy and beauty especially for the decorated monolithic pillars. The Naik style (1600 - 1750 AD) is known for the addition of large prakarams (circumambulatory paths) and pillared halls.
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