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The document summarizes the key elements and architectural styles of Hindu temples. It describes the basic components of Hindu temples including the sikhara (tower), garbhagriha (inner chamber), pradakshina patha (ambulatory passage), mandapa (pillared hall), and others. It then outlines the three main architectural styles - Northern (Nagara), Southern (Dravidian), and hybrid (Vesara). The Northern style originated in North India in the 5th century and is characterized by a flat roof and simple structures.
- Author
- sameen rizvi
- Language
- EN