MASH PODCAST: INDIAN TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE EPISODE 2: TEMPLE AS PURUSA: THE PLAN AND THE BUILDING

The second episode focuses on the making of the temple, elaborating the plan of the temple, which is the Vastupurusamandala, as mentioned in the ancient textual sources.

We will further elaborate on the evolution of the temple architecture – From a temple with just a garbha griha and mandapa to the inclusion of antarla (vestibule) to several mandapas, eventually forming temple towns.

Tune in to listen and expand your knowledge about the histories behind the temples in India and their architectural wonders. Streaming now on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

Image Credits: Kalleshvara Temple, 10th century AD, Rashtrakuta period,
Bagli, Karnataka, Photo by Dinesh Kannambadi, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Urvi C, Modified by Davangi Pathak, and Final Revisions by Asmita Singh.