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Vyala (Yali)
A vyala (yali), the decorative lion monster which decorates many Hindu temples. This example is from the Mahadeva temple, Khajuraho, India. 11th century CE.
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Somanathapura, Vesara Style Temple
The Somnathapura temple, Karnataka, India. The temple is a good example of the Vesara architectural style which mixed northern and southern styles (Nagara and Dravida). 13th century CE.
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Temple Vastu-Purusa-Mandala
The vastu-purusa-mandala (symmetrical floor plan) of the Vishveshvur temple, India.
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Talas of the Brihadishvara Temple
Talas (tiers) of the vimana (tower) of the Brihadishvara temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. c. 995-1025 CE.
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Nata Mandapa, Konark
The nata mandapa or dance hall of the 13th century CE Hindu Surya Sun temple at Konark, India.
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Bhima & Dhamaraja
The 7th century CE Bhima Ratha with its sala barrelled roof on the left and the Dharmaraja Ratha temple. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Principal Features of a Hindu Temple Complex
A diagram illustrating the principal features of a Hindu temple complex.
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Parasurameswar Temple
The Hindu Parasurameswar temple, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. 7th century CE.
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Mandapa, Amritheswara temple
The mandapa or columned hall of the Amritheswara temple in Amrithapura, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka state, India.
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Makara, Cambodia
A makara, the decorative sea-monster motif common in Hindu architecture, especially, as here, above doorways. Cambodia, 1st-7th century.
Musée Guimet, Paris.
