Temple for Mains

Nagara Architecture of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple – UPSC GS1

The grand temple at Rama Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya will follow the Nagara style of temple architecture. What is Nagara style of temple architecture? The basic form of a Hindu temple contains the following architectural elements: Garbhagriha – the small room where the principal deity/deities of the temple reside Mandapa – the portico or hall at …

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Vijaynagar – UPSC GS1

GS1 / Architecture for Mains, Culture for Mains, Temple for Mains

Write a note on the salient features of architecture of the Vijayanagar Empire and highlight its form and influences. (200 Words) Vijayanagar means ‘city of victory’, this empire constitutes imp chapter in the history of India which ruled AD 1336 to 1672. Vijayanagar empire played a very imp role in the development of temple art …

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