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Temple Architecture (other)
Temple architecture may refer to: * Bengal temple architecture * Hindu temple architecture * Temple architecture (LDS Church) On December 27, 1832, two years after the organization of the Church of Christ, the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, stated he received a revelation that called upon church members to restore the practice of temple worship. The Latter Day Saint ... Architecture * Pancharatna (architecture) is a style of Bengal temple architecture. * Panchayatana (temple) is a style of Hindu temple architecture. * Navaratna (architecture), an Indian architectural style See also * Architecture (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengal Temple Architecture
Bengal temple architecture also known as Malla dynasty architecture is about temple styles developed and used in Bengal, particularly the ''chala'', ''ratna'' and ''dalan'' temples. Background According to David J. McCutchion, historically the religious architecture in Bengal may be divided into three periods: the early Hindu period (up to the end of the 12th century, or may be a little later in certain areas), the Sultanate period (14th to early 16th century), and the Hindu revival period (16th to 19th century). "The coming of the Muslims at the beginning of the 13th century marked a sharp break with the past. After an initial century or so of anarchy and consolidation ... Bengal as we know it today became an independent entity for the first time. During the following two centuries a distinctive Bengali culture took shape". "Between the earlier and later Hindu periods astonishing religious changes took place in Bengal: the worship of Vishnu gave way to that of Radha-Krishna, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindu Temple Architecture
Hindu temple architecture as the main form of Hindu architecture has many different styles, though the basic nature of the Hindu temple remains the same, with the essential feature an inner sanctum, the ''Garbhagriha, garbha griha'' or womb-chamber, where the primary ''Murti'' or the image of a deity is housed in a simple bare cell. For rituals and prayers, this chamber frequently has an open space that can be moved in a clockwise direction. There are frequently additional buildings and structures in the vicinity of this chamber, with the largest ones covering several acres. On the exterior, the garbhagriha is crowned by a tower-like ''shikhara'', also called the ''Vimana (architectural feature), vimana'' in the south. ''Gopuram'' gateways are elaborate in the south. The shrine building often includes an circumambulatory passage for circumambulation, parikrama, a mandapa congregation hall, and sometimes an antarala antechamber and porch between garbhagriha and mandapa. In additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temple Architecture (LDS Church)
On December 27, 1832, two years after the organization of the Church of Christ, the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, stated he received a revelation that called upon church members to restore the practice of temple worship. The Latter Day Saints in Kirtland, Ohio were commanded to: The largest of the denominations that come from the Latter Day Saint movement, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), view temples as the fulfillment of a prophecy found in (KJV). The Kirtland Temple was the first temple of the Latter Day Saint movement and the only one completed in Smith's lifetime. Its unique design was replicated on a larger scale with the Nauvoo Temple and in subsequent temples built by the LDS Church. As the needs of the church have changed, so has temple architecture—from large castellic structures adorned with celestial symbols, to smaller, simpler designs, often derived from a standard set of plans. Kirtland Temple The Kirtland Temple, built i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pancharatna (architecture)
''Ratna Style'' () is a style of Bengal temple architecture, that originated in Bengal from the 15th to 16th centuries, under the Mallabhum kingdom (also called Malla dynasty). Originating as a regional style in Hindu temple architecture. It is an extended style of the ''Chala'' temple. The special feature of ''Ratna-style'' temples is the curved cornice of the ''chala''. ''Ratna-style'' temples were built all over Bengal. But most of the temples are found in the city of Bishnupur. In the present day, the temples are now located in two separate national territories: the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, and Bangladesh. Etymology ''Ratna-style'' temples have one or more towers or pinnacles above the curved roof. These pinnacles are known as ''Ratna'' (jewel) in Bengal temple architecture. This temple architectural style derives its name from these pinnacle (ratna). History The ratna style came up in the 15th-16th century.McCutchion, David J., ''Late Mediaeval Tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchayatana (temple)
Panchayatana () is a Hindu temple layout where the main shrine is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines. The origin of the name are the Sanskrit words ''pancha'' (five) and ''ayatana'' (containing), referring to a "five-shrined" layout. Generally, Hindu temples are built along a west-east axis. The four subsidiary shrines are located at the north-east, south-east, south-west, and the north-west. Panchayatana temples * Shree Dev Vyadeshwar in Guhagar * Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho * Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneswar * Jagdish Temple in Udaipur * Lakshmana Temple in Khajuraho * Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar * Arasavalli Temple near Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh near Visakhapatnam. Main shrine dedicated to Aditya. Subsidiary shrines dedicated to Ganesh, Shiva, Parvati and Vishnu. * Dashavatara Temple in Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. It should be the oldest panchayatana temple in India. * Nabaratna Temple in Pantchupi * Shiva Panchayatana Temple in Tumbadi, Tumkur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navaratna (architecture)
''Ratna Style'' () is a style of Bengal temple architecture, that originated in Bengal from the 15th to 16th centuries, under the Mallabhum kingdom (also called Malla dynasty). Originating as a regional style in Hindu temple architecture. It is an extended style of the ''Chala'' temple. The special feature of ''Ratna-style'' temples is the curved cornice of the ''chala''. ''Ratna-style'' temples were built all over Bengal. But most of the temples are found in the city of Bishnupur. In the present day, the temples are now located in two separate national territories: the Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura, and Bangladesh. Etymology ''Ratna-style'' temples have one or more towers or pinnacles above the curved roof. These pinnacles are known as ''Ratna'' (jewel) in Bengal temple architecture. This temple architectural style derives its name from these pinnacle (ratna). History The ratna style came up in the 15th-16th century.McCutchion, David J., ''Late Mediaeval Tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
