Tag Archives: Indian architecture
Gopuram Posted by kunthra on Jul 16, 2010
A prominent feature of Hindu temple architecture is the Gopuram. A gopuram is a tower-like structure at the entrance of a temple. The Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram, India is one example of displaying a gopuram. The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple In Tirumala, India is another such example of having a gopuram. My personal favorite…
Architectural Wonders of India Posted by kunthra on Jan 12, 2010
India is a land filled with many beautiful and interesting man-made structures of architecture. Let’s take a look at some of these constructions. The statue of Gomateshwara is a grand monument. It is 17 meters high (55 ft). The statue is of Gomateshwara (also known as Bahubali) who was a Jain prophet. The statue is presented…