Indian Architecture (Part 1)

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Indus Valley Civilization

An ancient civilization known for urban planning, advanced drainage systems, and the use of baked bricks in construction.

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Ganges-Jumna Valley

A region containing principal cities of architectural importance, with Delhi as a central hub of historical ruins.

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Chaitya

A shrine or prayer hall in Indian religions, particularly in Buddhism, featuring a stupa and a rounded apse.

<p>A shrine or prayer hall in Indian religions, particularly in Buddhism, featuring a stupa and a rounded apse.</p>
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Karli

Noted for its rock-cut caitya, a Buddhist sanctuary with a specific apsidal plan.

<p>Noted for its rock-cut caitya, a Buddhist sanctuary with a specific apsidal plan.</p>
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Stambha or Lat

Columns with inscriptions and emblems, often found in front of temples, representing various religions.

<p>Columns with inscriptions and emblems, often found in front of temples, representing various religions.</p>
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Great Stupa of Sanchi

A significant Buddhist structure, a solid mound containing relics, with a diameter of 106 feet and a height of 42 feet.

<p>A significant Buddhist structure, a solid mound containing relics, with a diameter of 106 feet and a height of 42 feet.</p>
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Stupa

Mounds erected to commemorate sacred spots or to contain sacred relics, also known as dagobas.

<p>Mounds erected to commemorate sacred spots or to contain sacred relics, also known as dagobas.</p>
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Torana

An elaborately carved ceremonial gateway in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture.

<p>An elaborately carved ceremonial gateway in Indian Buddhist and Hindu architecture.</p>
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Vedika

A railing that encloses a stupa.

<p>A railing that encloses a stupa.</p>
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Medhi

A shallow berm that rings the base of a hemispherical mound of a stupa.

<p>A shallow berm that rings the base of a hemispherical mound of a stupa.</p>
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Viharas

Early Buddhist monasteries designed to shelter monks during the rainy season, featuring open courts and cells.

<p>Early Buddhist monasteries designed to shelter monks during the rainy season, featuring open courts and cells.</p>
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Dilwana Temple

A prime example of Jaina style architecture located in Mt. Abu.

<p>A prime example of Jaina style architecture located in Mt. Abu.</p>
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Jaina Temple at Sadri

A temple surrounded by cells, featuring five shrines and multiple domes supported by columns.

<p>A temple surrounded by cells, featuring five shrines and multiple domes supported by columns.</p>
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Shikhara Temples

Hindu temples characterized by a towering spire above the sanctum, primarily found in North India.

<p>Hindu temples characterized by a towering spire above the sanctum, primarily found in North India.</p>
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Vimana Temples

South Indian temples with pyramidal towers over the Garbhagriha.

<p>South Indian temples with pyramidal towers over the Garbhagriha.</p>
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Dravida Temples

Large South Indian temples with elaborate gateway towers and extensive pillared halls.

<p>Large South Indian temples with elaborate gateway towers and extensive pillared halls.</p>
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Nagara Temples

North Indian temples with curvilinear towers and elaborate carvings above the Garbhagriha.

<p>North Indian temples with curvilinear towers and elaborate carvings above the Garbhagriha.</p>
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Gopuram

An ornate gateway tower commonly found in Hindu temples.

<p>An ornate gateway tower commonly found in Hindu temples.</p>
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Mandira

A term for a Hindu temple, with orientation varying based on the deity worshipped.

<p>A term for a Hindu temple, with orientation varying based on the deity worshipped.</p>
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Shore Temple

one of the oldest freestanding Hindu temple

<p>one of the oldest freestanding Hindu temple</p>