South Indian temple: 1 definition
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South Indian temple means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)The South Indian temples, with their characteristic tiered vimāna shrines, major and minor, their axial and peripheral maṇḍapa adjuncts, which are flat roofed halls, and the towering gopura entrances, form a distinct class by themselves as distinguished from the North Indian temples.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (śāstra) of performing arts, (nāṭya, e.g., theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing dramatic plays (nataka) and poetic works (kavya).
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Full-text: Gopura, Shikhara, Vimana, Amalaka, Kalasha, Prasada.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing South Indian temple; (plurals include: South Indian temples). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Pāñcarātra worship common in South Indian temples < [Introduction]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
The Temple: a Composite Plan < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Introduction < [Chapter I - Rajaraja I (a.d. 985 to 1014)]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirukkalavur (Tirukkarugavur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Erumbur (Urumur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.2 - Dakshinamurti < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 3.2 - Dakshari (the legend of Daksha’s sacrifice) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]