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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.
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.
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