South Indian culture and Lifestyle -Architecture
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Source:Wikipedia
South Indian architecture is rooted in its history, culture, and religion. Among several architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture.south Indian Architecture has been one of the many reasons that India is a favourite among travellers from all around the world.
South India is known for incredible masterpieces of temple architecture.An extraordinary confluence of art, craftsmanship and religion, temples in South India are a testament of cultural heritage and diversity of India.
Shore temple, mahabalipuram
One of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu, built in the 7th century is the astounding seaside pilgrimage site in Mahabalipuram.Said to have been constructed by King Rajasimha, it is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. This was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II. It has two shrines dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, facing the east and the west.
Hoysala temple architecture -belur and halebidu
This is one of my favourite and beautiful temple ever seen.Belur and Halebidu towns are home to treasures of Hoysala architecture. The ancient temples that date back to the days of the ruling Hoysala Empire.The beautiful Kedareswara and Hoysaleswara temples are adorned in beautiful carvings that are tales of Indian mythology as well as regular incidents. Walk through history as you walk past these exquisitely-carved temples.
Kanchipuram temples
Source:Wikipedia
Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most sacred cities in southern India and the second holiest after Varanasi. Also known as “The City of Thousand Temples”, Kanchipuram is an important holy pilgrimage for Hindus. People travel from far and wide to admire the magnificent stone cravings, chariot processions and shrines.
Meenakshi Amman temple - Madurai
The Meenakshi Temple is the physical center of the city of Madurai as well as its economic, mythical, and spiritual heart. Its importance radiates outward from the central shines through Madurai to the entire Tamil-speaking region in south India, and beyond.
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