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Solanki Architecture
Māru-Gurjara architecture or Solaṅkī style, is the style of West Indian temple architecture that originated in Gujarat and Rajasthan from the 11th to 13th centuries, under the Chaulukya dynasty (also called Solaṅkī dynasty). Although originating as a regional style in Hindu temple architecture, it became especially popular in Jain temples, and mainly under Jain patronage later spread across India, then later to diaspora communities around the world. On the exteriors, the style of Māru-Gurjara architecture is distinguished from other North Indian temple styles of the period in "that the external walls of the temples have been structured by increasing numbers of projections and recesses, accommodating sharply carved statues in niches. These are normally positioned in superimposed registers, above the lower bands of moldings. The latter display continuous lines of horse riders, elephants, and kīrttimukhas. Hardly any segment of the surface is left unadorned." The main s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navlakha Arial View 02 (cropped)
Navlakha is a residential locality within the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The area is named after the famous Navlakha Temple in the city of Indore. Its Postal Code, postal code is 452012. Overview Navlakha is known for the Navlakh Temple and the Navlakha Bus Stand which is the origin point for many distant bus services from Indore to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Pune, Shirdi, Jhansi, Gwalior, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, and Khurai among others. Navlakha is currently experiencing an increase in the rate of construction for new housing developments and multi-story buildings. Also Navlakha name is given due to presence of Nine (Nav in hindi)- Lakh(Lakha in hindi) mango trees in this area. Market Every Thursday, a weekly vegetable, fruits, and fish market is organized. It is locally known as Guruvaariya Haat (Hindi: गुरुवारिया हाट), meaning Thursday Market. Navalakha also contains a saree shop and a number of general goods stores. Transportation R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
