The Dravidian style of temple architecture of South India was pioneered by the Pallavas who reigned in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century.…
Amongst the brightly lit, sunny landscapes of South India, stands the mighty ‘Rajarajeswaram kovil’ or ‘The Brihadeeswara temple’ reflecting the rich Dravidian architecture throughout its stone sculpted faces. ‘Thanjai periya…
Nestled in the heart of Tamil Nadu, the city of Thanjavur stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history, a flourishing economy, and architectural marvels that have endured…
In architectural terms, style is something that defines a building. Modernism, Post-modernism, Contemporary, Art Deco, etcetera were the styles wholly defined by societies and practiced in terms of eras. Artists,…
Māru-Gurjara architecture, an opulent style of Indian architecture, originated in Western India between the 11th and 13th century BC. Madhusudhan Dhaky, a renounced architectural historian, coined the term Māru-Gurjara in…
“In the absence of books and formal instructions, architecture is the key to comprehending reality.” – Yi-Fu Tuan Like us humans, all the animals of this planet live in a…
The city that never sleeps, described as Thoonganagaram, was the capital of the Pandya Kingdom in Tamilnadu. The city is also known as Athens of the East. Dindigul in the…
India’s architectural story is a story of evolution beginning from the early civilisations, through the British period, until today’s contemporary styles. Each period’s architecture is characterized by its own narrative…
“We shape our structures and then our buildings shape us -Winston Churchill Throughout history, architecture has functioned as a symbol of society, reflecting the ideals, triumphs, and ultimate destruction of…
Architecture and culture go hand in hand. Both are always integrated regardless of the context. It is true that ‘Architecture is an expression of culture’ since it reflects and directly…
Dravidian architecture, characterized as the evolution in the Southern India Temple architecture, can be broken into four distinct phases; Pallavan Period from 600 AD-900AD which featured rock-cut cave-like temples; Chola…
Ancient Architecture – The foundation step for mankind The architecture of ancient times is the first experiment of mankind that happened on earth due to which humans live in comfortable…
