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.

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. Although they were mostly Shaivite, several Vaishnava shrines also survived from their reign.

The Dravida style of temple architecture is a distinctive and prominent architectural form that originated in the southern part of India. Characterized by its towering structures, intricate carvings, and elaborate rituals, the Dravida style has left an indelible mark on …

2020年8月1日 · In the Dravidian Style of architecture, the chief shrine of the temple as in the Nagara Style had the chief deity. From the 12th Century onwards it was seen that the temples were fortified with three square concentric walls and with gates on the four sides.

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, 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.

2024年11月11日 · Dravidian architecture is the South Indian temple style in Hindu temple architecture that originated from South India and reached its zenith by the sixteenth century. Some examples of Dravida architecture temples are Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu, Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore, and Lad Khan Temple at Aihole.

2024年10月7日 · Prelims level: Features of the Dravidian style of temple architecture. Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has recently finished copying inscriptions at three temples in Thirukurungudi, located in Tirunelveli district. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Thirukoshtiyur, near Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu.

Dravida Style of Architecture is one of the types of Temple architecture. It is an important segment of the Art & Culture syllabus of the IAS Exam . This article will provide you with the Dravida Style of Architecture that originated during the reign of Mahendravarman-I of Pallava Dynasty.

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.