Hindu Temple Architecture

Hindu Temple Architecture

Hindu temple architecture concerns the design of sanctuaries, the organization of temple precincts, and the routes through sacred spaces. Brihadeeswarar and Kailasa illustrate different forms of temple building, including architecture carved from rock. Southeast Asian temple landscapes provide another setting for understanding monumental form while keeping the architectural traditions of different religions distinct.

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Hindu Temples in India and Cambodia

Kailasa at Ellora and Angkor Wat are major Hindu temple foundations with different relationships to rock, built form, and surrounding space. A monolithic rock-cut temple and an extensive temple complex give a focused comparison of sacred architecture across India and Cambodia.

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