by CulturoAdmin | May 2, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
Pandya Architecture (1190-1310 A.D.): The Pandyas (1190-1310 A.D.), although were not among the great building dynasties, built several ‘gopurams’ or monumental entrances to the existing temples. The earliest examples of ‘gopurams’ appear during the Pandyan period in... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
A distinct style of temple architecture developed in Kerala in which the temples were roofed with sloping tiers of metal or terracotta tiles. The ‘Vadakkunatha Temple’ at Trichur (12th century A.D.) and later temples found at Chengannur, Kaviyum and Vaikom are some... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 6, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The South Indian style of temple architecture is distinct from the other architectural styles in the rest of India. This style of architecture can be divided into four periods, corresponding to the principal kingdoms that ruled southern India i.e. the Pallavas,... 