Temple Architecture Styles
Indian temple architecture, emerging post-Gupta period, have been codified into three primary stylistic orders: Nagara (North Indian), Dravida (South Indian), and Vesara (Deccan/hybrid). These styles were not merely aesthetic but reflected regional political patronage, religious doctrines, and socio-economic contexts, providing enduring models for Hindu sacred space and artistic expression.
Evolution and Defining Elements
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Nagara (North Indian)
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