Gupta Period Architecture -2

Cave of Nashik: -

• Bound in the first century. There are 3 Buddhist caves.
• This cave is also called "Pandavaleni".
• There is no picture of Lord Buddha here, his position symbol and throne are depicted.
• It is believed to be the caves of the Hinayana sect.

Mandapeshwar Cave: -

• This cave was built in the 9th century.
• This cave is of Brahmin style.
• These caves were later turned into caves of Christianity.

Stupa: -

• The construction of stupas was reduced in the Gupta period.

Sculpture: -

• Sculpture was very developed in Sarnath.
• Now the idol was found in cream and blue stone and the construction of the metal idol began.

Architecture of temples

• The arrangement of temples started from Gupta period.
• The architecture of the temples was developed in five stages.

First step: -

• The roofs of the temples were flat.
• There were 3 square shaped temples.
• Built on a column
• Low altitude.

Second Stage

• Construction began on the stage
• The sanctum sanctorum was covered on all sides
• The circumference was from the formation of the path.

Third stage: -

• A mountain-like part was built at the top of the temple.
• Panchayati style construction started.
• The temples of four other deities were kept in place of the main deities.
• The stage is kept wide while the main part is small in height.
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Fourth step: -

• In this phase the construction of rectangles started.

Fifth step: -

• At this stage the temple began to become rectangular and round.

Highlights of Hindu Temple: -

• Garbha Griha: - Usually a small room in which the main deity is installed.
• Mandap: - The entrance of the temple is a place of worship.
• Peak: - A mountain or pyramid-like part above the roof.
• Vehicle: - The chief deity has a seat or vehicle. Which is to be held in front of the main deity.