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The Temples of India
First Online: May 07,2000
Last Updated: June 15,2010
Here is a detailed discussion on the history,
and stylistics of some of the great temples of India. Although battered
by the destructive forces of time, weather, and invading forces, the
temples of India remain as the greatest legacy of the glory of the
ancient Indians. Focusing on the ancient and medieval temples of
India, this section is designed as a tutorial on the tradition of Indian
temple construction. Readers are encouraged to begin with a overview of technical
terms and make use of the numerous cross references -- Ed.
The Somnath Temple
"The great Somnath temple signifies that the power of reconstruction is always greater than the power of destruction" |
Marikamba Goddess
The temple of goddess Marikamba in the town of Sirsi is a splendid example of syncretic evolution of tribal and so called brahminical customs and rituals, befitting Hindu ethos. |
Temples of Kashmir
A survey of important Buddhist, Shaivaite, and Vaishnava temples of Kashmir region. |
Beauties of Khajuraho
The temples of Khajuraho built in the tenth century contain stunningly explicit sexual sculptures. |
Temples of Gujarat
Analysis of Jain and Hindu temple architecture of Gujarat; covers all important temples. |
Temples of Orissa
Article covering the great temples of Orissa such as Jagannath temple, Lingaraja temple, and Konark family of temples. |
Temples of Karnataka
A long list of important temples of Karnataka and the periods of their construction. A very handy reference to different schools of architecture and paintings. |
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List of Articles
Pictures of Temples
More Pictures of Temples and Temple Art
- Abandoned Temple, Perhaps Period of Ikkeri Nayakas
- Alms Receiver Outside a Temple
- Amriteshwara Temple Complex
- Artist Restoring a Painting at Minakshi Temple
- At the Hoysaleshwara Temple
- Barsur Temple
- A beggar at the Mangeshi temple, Goa
- Beggar with Drums Outside a Temple
- Birla Temple Complex
- Brihadishwara Temple of 10th Century
- Brothers Veeranna and Virupanna, Lepakshi temple builders
- Car Temple Procession of Lord Sri Rama
- The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple
- Carved Pillar of a Lingayat Temple
- Carvings at a Khajuraho temple
- A Chalukya Temple, Madhya Pradesh
- Chalukyan Temple Erotica from Badami
- The Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
- Chariot of Tirupati Temple
- Cricket at the Temple Complex
- Cricketer at a Temple Yard
- Dancer and Temple at Mahabalipuram
- Decorated Entrance of Banavasi Temple
- Deity of Mangeshi Temple, Goa
- Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa
- Designs Around a Temple Window
- Designs from a Pattadakal Temple
- Devotees on top of Yoganarasimha Temple
- Dilapidated Kavi Murals in a Temple
- A Door in a Cancone Temple
- Durga Temple
- Elaborately Carved Temple Panels, Khajuraho
- Entrance to Khetapai Narayan Temple
- Entrance to Mangeshi Temple
- Entrance to Temple, Goa
- Entrance to a Hindu Temple
- Erotic Art from Sibi Temple
- Erotic Engravings on the Partkal Temple Chariot, Goa
- Erotic Sculptures on the Chandela Temples
- Erotica from Nandi Temple, Khajuraho
- Erotica from Temple Panel
- Erotica from a Temple Panel
- An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan
- Example of Hoysala Temple
- An Excavated Temple on the Island of Salsette
- A Faded Fresco of Hiriyur Temple
- A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period
- Fire Temple at Udvada
- A front view of a typical Hoysala temple
- Gate Keeper of a Konkani Temple, Goa
- The Giant Mouse, Kurudumale Temple
- Given to Goddess -- A Temple Woman
- Gopurams of the Meenakshi Temple
- Guptkashi Temple on Way to Kedarnath
- Hanuman Meets Rawana, Bhatkal Temple Sculpture
- The haves build a temple. The have-nots just lay the foundation.
- Hindu Designs around an Old Temple Door
- Hoysaleswara Temple Complex
- Human Figures on Temple Pillar Carvings
- Hunter and the Hunted from a Lapakshi temple painting
- "I am a poor priest of a poor temple"
- Illustration of a Temple Chariot
- Inscription in Kannada Describing a Temple Grant
- Inside Sera Temple
- Intricatedly Carved Temple from South India
- Itched Pillar and Door Decorarion of a Hindu Temple
- Jagannath Temple, Puri, Orissa
- Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
- Jain Temple, Rajasthan
- Jain Temple, Amar Sagar
- K.L. Kamat Photographing a Temple
- Kadamba Style Temple Architecture
- The Kalash (towering pot) of a Buddhist temple
- Kavi Art Designs on a Temple Wall
- The Khetapai Temple of Bhaktal
- Kolaramma Temple Plaque
- Krishna Temple, Udupi
- Lad Khan Temple, Aihole
- Lady Giving Alms at the Temple
- Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
- The Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple in New Delhi
- Lovers, sculpture from a Khajuraho temple
- Madhukeshwara Temple, Banavasi
- Mahalasa Temple, Goa
- Mahamai Temple Complex, Ankola
- Man disturbs wife while she puts on make up
- Map showing important temples of North and Central India
- Melkote Temple Chariot
- Men Pulling Temple Chariot, Bhatkal
- Midnight Offerings at Gundabala Temple
- Musician at a Temple Procession
- Musicians at a Temple Procession
- Nallappa, the Builder of Sibi Temple, with his Three Brothers
- The Nimishamba Temple
- Painted Temple of Malagi
- Painting from Srinivasa Temple, Mulbagil
- Portico of Narasimhaswamy Temple, Sibi, 1982
- Portrait of a Temple Woman (Devadasi)
- Priest and his Traveling Temple
- A Priest at a Temple Procession
- Priest at Shiva Temple, Bhojpur
- Priest of Hosad Temple
- Profile of Rama Temple featuring Kavi Art
- Pulling the Temple Chariot
- Ramayana Scenes from Khetapai Temple
- Rawana from a Sibi Temple Painting
- Roman Glazed Tiles with Bull Emblem in Hindu a Temple, Goa
- Royal Patron and his court, temple wall, Halebid
- Sculpted Chandela Temples Depicting Erotica
- Sculpted Chandela Temples Depicting Erotica
- Sculpted Chandela Temples Depicting Erotica
- Sculpture at the Kolaramma Temple
- Sculpture of Standing Vishnu
- Sculptures from Bhatkal Temple
- Sculptures of Cheluvanarayana Temple
- Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
- Silhoutte of Ramesharam Temple Tower
- Silver Chariot of Kadri Temple
- Sirsi Marikamba Temple
- Small Temple, Huge Guardians
- Sringeri Vidyaranya Temple
- Stone Benches at the Temple Entrance
- Sun Temple, Konark
- The Supporting Pillar of a Cave Temple
- A Temple Artisan at Work
- Temple Art of Cheluvanarayana Temple
- Temple Art
- Temple at Yamunotri
- The Temple at Bodh Gaya
- Temple at Gangotri
- Temple at Bodh Gaya
- Temple Builder Nallappa, with Relatives
- The Temple Chariot of Hegde Village
- Temple Chariot, Udupi
- Temple Chariot, Tiruparankundram
- Temple Chariot, Udupi
- Temple Chariot
- Temple Complex, Sarnath
- Temple Complex at Khajuraho
- Temple Drummer, Udupi
- Temple Elders at Venkataramana Temple
- Temple from Gwalior Fort Family
- Temple Guard with Gun and Daggers
- Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka
- Temple Guardians
- Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka
- Temple in forest
- A Temple in the Himalayas
- Temple Inside Temple Inside Temple
- A Temple of Madhya Pradesh
- Temple of Two Towers, Nagayi
- Temple of Badrinath
- Temple of Kedareshwar, Kedar
- Temple of Plant
- Temple of Goddess Durga
- Temple on Wooden Wheels, Goa
- Temple on Wheels (Ratha)
- Temple on Wheels
- Temple on Wooden Wheels, Goa
- Temple Pillar
- Temple Priest Announcing Prayer Time
- Temple Priest Reading a Inscription
- A Temple Relief with Erotic Scenes
- A Temple Sculpture Depicts Two Saints Accosting a Courtesan
- Temple Sculpture from Mahabalipuram
- Temple Supplies
- Temple within the Gwalior Fort
- Temple, Man, Cow - West Bengal
- A Terra Cota Relief from a Temple in Bengal
- A thatched roof temple with Dasara Greetings
- Toda temple with a curved roof
- Tower of a Hindu Temple, Varanasi
- Tower of Yoganarasimha Swamy Temple
- Two Panels of a Gokarn Temple Hero-stones
- Two women at the Somanath temple, Somanathapur
- A Typical Temple on Konkan Coast
- Unique Temple of Aihole, 7th Century A.D.
- Vandalized Temple Building
- Vegetable Sellers in front of Nimishamba Temple
- Ventilators of a Temple
- Vidyaranya Temple Building at Sringeri
- Vikas in Sriranganatha Swamy Temple
- Wheel of the Konark Sun Temple, Orissa
- Wheel of the Sun Temple in Konark
- Woman Doorkeeper from a Goan Temple
See Also:
Internet Links:
- Abodes of God - Kanniks Kannikeswaran's Templenet is an excellent source of information on temples, temple architecture, legends, and locations
- Anatomy of an Indian Temple - Patrick George dissects an Indian temple for architectural study
- Medieval Indian Temples - Commentory on architectural style from Encyclopedia Britannica
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