Keralas style of architecture is unique in india, in its striking contrast to dravidian architecture which is normally practiced in other parts of south india. But in kerala wood is used for making temples because of rich forest cover. We showcase our architectural monuments as repositories of the indic culture. History has proved that the various architectural styles have. But at the same time, there are also some regional styles of bengal, kerala and the himalayan. Architecture is the art which so disposes and so adorns the edifice raised by men, for whatsoever uses.
The surviving nair houses have many structural elements like raised foundations, wall and ceiling carvings, steeply sloping roofs, etc. Finally, various elements of ornamentation such as gavaksha, vyalayali, kalpalata, amalaka, kalasha, etc. Temple architecture in india ncert notes most of the art and architectural remains that survive from ancient and medieval india are religious in nature. The nagara or north indian temple style the style of temple architecture that became popular in northern india is. Kerala, the wonderful state in southern india has a culture and tradition found nowhere in the rest of the country. Although we have focussed mostly on hindu temples, at the end of the chapter you will find some information on major buddhist and jain temples too. Temples of kerala, history, architecture, deities, religious significance, legends, festivals. But at the same time, there are also some regional styles of bengal, kerala and the himalayan areas.
The south indian hindu temple building design system. The same goes for the architecture in kerala, where you can see buildings. Temple architecture in india ncert notes pdf download. Largely dictated by the geography of the region that abounds in forests blessed with the bounties of the monsoons, the structure of the temples in kerala is distinctive. Temples in tamil nadu are famous for their marvellous stone works. Temple architecture in kerala is different from that of other regions in india. Kerala architecture is a kind of architectural style that is mostly found in indian state of kerala. The architectural style of kerala temples has an inherent simplicity. Lakshmi s, international journal of research in engineering, it and social sciences, issn 22500588, impact factor. These sculptures could have been an inseparable part of a shrine. This paper exhibits quite certain examination into architectural character of kerala temples. Indian temple architecture evolution, type, design. These hypaethral temples had trees, stone symbols of.
Pdf building science of indian temple architecture researchgate. Hindu temples in kerala wooden architecture in india, ch. In its most primitive form this construction is seen in the hypaethral temples enshrining trees and later on. Pdf the physicality and spirituality of the hindu temples of kerala. Three main style of temple architecture are the nagara or the northern style, the dravida or the southern style and the vesara or mixed style. Art and thought are the two manifestations of our culture. Chapter iii introduction to kerala temple architecture page 69 any form or in the shape of serpent hood.
While wooden cultural spheres in india lie mainly along the himalayas in the north, most of the indian subcontinent. It is a typical kerala architectural style temple, built horizontally on a 9 acreland and encompassed within an enormous stone wall. It has a magnificient koothambalam or the temple theatre with. The roofs are steep and pointed, and covered with copper sheets. Kerala temples have a distinct style of their own by the lavish use of wood, stone and metals. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of the temples. The architecture of kerala has been influenced by dravidian and indian vedic architectural science vastu shastra over two millennia. Pdf a study on kerala style temple architecture and its.
Bharata temple, dated 855 ad is the earliest temple inscription. Pdf a study on kerala style temple architecture and. Pdf on jul 1, 2008, shweta vardia and others published building science. Some of the temples are 2000 years old and most of them are dedicated to lord shiva and vishnu. The physicality and spirituality of the hindu temples of kerala. Every culture can stir a type of architecture that can range from landmarks to everyday homes. These hypaethral temples had trees, stone symbols of mother goddess or other naturalistic or animistic images as objects of worship.
Earliest sculptures are also datable to the same period. Temple and domestic architecture unlike the other architectural traditions in the mainland the design of kerala temples shows a close similarity with the domestic architecture of the region. The base structure of the temple is made using granite and laterite. In the real world of architectural construction, temples were built by imitation. Therefore, kerala can be considered as a remarkable and spiritual tourist destination in india. The architecture of temples in kerala is different from the other areas in india.
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