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This Stupa is basically a pointed arch(lotus petal) rotated about its axis. Niche is typical Indian pointed arch.
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one is octagonal Makara arch in which Garuda is shown devouring Naga. Arch is semi octagonal in form and decorated with elaborate foliage pattern of Angkor type emanating from Makara(s).
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The measurements of arch conform to measurements of Manasara(classic Indian architectural texts) according to which height of arch should be 3part and that of pilasters 5 parts. On pilaster carved are two elephant again conforming to Manasara texts.
1. Bulbous dome of Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur
Dome is globular with lotus base, a direct imitation of globular dome with lotus base of Stupa architecture. Finial of dome is Kalasha(sacred pot) surmounted by almost circular moon symbol.#ReclaimTemples #ReclaimArchitecture
Dome is globular with lotus base, a direct imitation of globular dome with lotus base of Stupa architecture. Finial of dome is Kalasha(sacred pot) surmounted by almost circular moon symbol.#ReclaimTemples #ReclaimArchitecture
@DalrympleWill @WhiteMughalsFan @vajrayudha11 @IndianhistoryRT @subhashkak1 @ReclaimTemples 2.Stupa generally conical spire called Hti/umbrella placed above the hemispherical/globular dome while in Indian domes it is replaced either by Amalaka and Kalasha or typical Indian finial with multiple Kalasha(s).
@DalrympleWill @WhiteMughalsFan @vajrayudha11 @IndianhistoryRT @subhashkak1 @ReclaimTemples 3.Hti and Kalasha both were interchangeable for example Kalasha and Amalaka finial of Indian curvilinear Shikhara was replaced by Hti/conical spire in Burmese buddhist temples of Bagan. #ReclaimArchitecture
Depiction of a temple having a dome and entrance framed within a 'pointed arch'
Dated: ~1-3rd century CE
Entrance is likely derived from arched torana with concentric arches, space between them is beautifully decorated with scrollwork and floral patterns. #Gandhara
Dated: ~1-3rd century CE
Entrance is likely derived from arched torana with concentric arches, space between them is beautifully decorated with scrollwork and floral patterns. #Gandhara
Dome of the temple was capped by Kalasha.
Fortunately there are various temples same features which survived the wrath of Islamic invaders. See the one in below link
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In the above temple, we can see the space for similar projected door frame.
Fortunately there are various temples same features which survived the wrath of Islamic invaders. See the one in below link
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In the above temple, we can see the space for similar projected door frame.
Head of Skanda, Peshawar
Dated: ~2-3rd century CE
Dated: ~2-3rd century CE
