The #GuptaDynasty (4th-6th century) in North Central #India saw the first purpose-built #Hindu (and also #Buddhist) temples which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines. Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were often dedicated to all the Hindu gods. #GuptaArchitecture is very diverse in style, design and features.
The diversity of Gupta buildings illustrates that Hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. Nevertheless, the influence of Gupta-era buildings on later Indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued right through to the #Medieval period. Unfortunately, relatively few of the large number of Gupta temples built have survived.
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The diversity of Gupta buildings illustrates that Hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. Nevertheless, the influence of Gupta-era buildings on later Indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued right through to the #Medieval period. Unfortunately, relatively few of the large number of Gupta temples built have survived.
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The #GuptaDynasty (4th-6th century) in North Central #India saw the first purpose-built #Hindu (and also #Buddhist) temples which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines. Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were often dedicated to all the Hindu gods. #GuptaArchitecture is very diverse in style, design and features.
The diversity of Gupta buildings illustrates that Hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. Nevertheless, the influence of Gupta-era buildings on later Indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued right through to the #Medieval period. Unfortunately, relatively few of the large number of Gupta temples built have survived.
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The diversity of Gupta buildings illustrates that Hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. Nevertheless, the influence of Gupta-era buildings on later Indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued right through to the #Medieval period. Unfortunately, relatively few of the large number of Gupta temples built have survived.
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