Dravidian architecture - Wikipedia
Dravidian architecture, or the Southern Indian temple style, is an architectural idiom in Hindu temple architecture that emerged from Southern India, reaching its final form by the sixteenth century.
15 Top South Indian Temples with Amazing Architecture
2024年9月16日 · When it comes to South India temples, Tamil Nadu dominates with its many ancient, towering Dravidian masterpieces. Learn more about where to see them.
South Indian temple architecture | Dravidian style, Nagara style ...
South Indian temple architecture, architecture invariably employed for Hindu temples in modern Tamil Nadu from the 7th to the 18th century, characterized by its pyramidal, or kūṭina-type, tower. Variant forms are found in Karnataka (formerly Mysore) and Andhra Pradesh states.
Dravidian Architecture: History of South Indian Temples - Swadesi
2017年1月28日 · In South India, the most famous temples are built in the Dravidian style, marked by structures in stone, tall towers, sculptures and intricate inscriptions. They often differ in design and style from one era to the next due to the diverse influences of several ruling dynasties.
South Indian Temple Architecture
South Indian temple architecture, also called the Dravida Style, is a form of architecture widely employed for Hindu temples in modern Tamil Nadu from the 7th to the 18th century, characterized by its pyramidal tower.
History and evolution of Temple Architecture in South India
The Dravidian style of temple architecture of South India was pioneered by the Pallavas who reigned in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century. During the Pallava rule, rock-cut architecture was the most popular construction methodology.
Dravidian Architecture / South Indian Temple Style - Prepp
2024年10月10日 · Dravidian architecture, also known as the South Indian temple style, is a Hindu temple architectural idiom that originated in the southern Indian subcontinent, specifically in South India and Sri Lanka, and reached its pinnacle in the sixteenth century.
Dravidian Architecture – The South Indian Temple Style
2022年11月6日 · South Indian temple architecture emerged from the region’s pre-existing secular architecture as a result of constant cultural migration from north India. Brick shrines in Ter, Maharashtra, and Chezarla, Andhra Pradesh are the oldest examples of the Dravida tradition.
South Indian Architecture | MANAS
The south Indian style of temple architecture is very distinct from that of the rest of India. It is convenient to resolve the types of architecture into four periods corresponding to the principal kingdoms which ruled in southern India down the centuries.
Dravidian Architecture of Southern India - Caleidoscope
2024年4月5日 · Dravidian architecture, prevalent in southern India, is characterized by grandiose temple structures with pyramid-shaped towers (vimanas), intricately carved pillars, and ornate sculptures.