Every distinctive style of Architecture stands as a reflection of a particular culture and era. Indian temple architecture not only represents the religious and philosophical aspects as an abode to the Gods; but also the social, economic and aesthetic aspects at the period of its construction. The Hindu temple architecture is developed over two thousand years and its architectural evolution took place within the boundaries of strict proportions and rigid forms and in adherence to religious and social considerations. Hence, they remained unaltered over many centuries until today. The temples are built for the purpose of focusing the power of the lord in a consecrated idol and invoking the Almighty's blessings for the spiritual nourishment of the entire humanity. Apart from this the temples stand as a store house of ancient knowledge of traditions and practices influencing the socio-cultural life of the people giving an undisrupted continuity of religious and social values. This dissertation through archival research and other documentary, literary works and theoretical study on Indian Hindu temple architecture and a an in-depth investigation of temple construction directions as given in the ancient treatise 'The Agamas' which has greatly influenced the design and construction of Hindu temples since ancient times to date. Parts of the directions of temple construction in the Agamas have been graphically translated for better understanding and to provide better scope for further investigation in the field. A comparative analysis of existing temples is done in search of the agamic principles in their architectural design principles and details. The research work also brings out the concepts and philosophy of temple worship and architecture since ancient times, the science, technology and skills involved in the construction of temples. This work is intended to throw light on the tradition and science of Indian Hindu religion and its rich temple architecture which roots back to the dawn of human consciousness.
Ogni stile distintivo di architettura si pone come un riflesso di una particolare cultura ed epoca. Architettura tempio indiano rappresenta non solo gli aspetti religiosi e filosofici, come una dimora per gli dei; ma anche gli aspetti sociali, economici ed estetici al periodo della sua costruzione. L’architettura tempio indù è sviluppato più di duemila anni e la sua evoluzione architettonica ha avuto luogo entro i confini di proporzioni rigorose e forme rigide e in aderenza alle considerazioni religiose e sociali. Quindi, sono rimasti inalterati nel corso dei secoli fino ad oggi. I templi sono costruiti allo scopo di focalizzare il potere del signore in un idolo consacrato e invocando le benedizioni dell’Onnipotente per il nutrimento spirituale di tutta l’umanità. Oltre a questo i templi presentarsi come una casa negozio di antica conoscenza di tradizioni e pratiche che influenzano la vita socio-culturale delle persone che danno una continuità undisrupted dei valori religiosi e sociali. Questa tesi attraverso la ricerca d’archivio e altri documentari, opere letterarie e studio teorico su Indian architettura tempio indù e una approfondita ricerca di direzioni di costruzione del tempio, come indicato nella antico trattato ‘L’Agama’, che tanto ha influenzato la progettazione e costruzione di indù templi fin dai tempi antichi fino ad oggi. Parti delle direzioni di costruzione del tempio nei Agama sono stati graficamente tradotto per una migliore comprensione e per fornire una migliore possibilità di ulteriori indagini sul campo. Un’analisi comparativa dei templi esistenti è fatto in ricerca dei principi agamiche nei loro principi di progettazione architettonica e dettagli. Il lavoro di ricerca porta anche i concetti e la filosofia di culto del tempio ed architettura sin dai tempi antichi, la scienza, la tecnologia e le competenze coinvolti nella costruzione di templi. Questo lavoro ha lo scopo di mettere in luce la tradizione e la scienza della religione indù indiano e la sua ricca architettura del tempio quali radici agli albori della coscienza umana.
Agamas and Indian temples : graphical translation and analysis
CHANDSEKHARAN, THYAGARAJAN
2014/2015
Abstract
Every distinctive style of Architecture stands as a reflection of a particular culture and era. Indian temple architecture not only represents the religious and philosophical aspects as an abode to the Gods; but also the social, economic and aesthetic aspects at the period of its construction. The Hindu temple architecture is developed over two thousand years and its architectural evolution took place within the boundaries of strict proportions and rigid forms and in adherence to religious and social considerations. Hence, they remained unaltered over many centuries until today. The temples are built for the purpose of focusing the power of the lord in a consecrated idol and invoking the Almighty's blessings for the spiritual nourishment of the entire humanity. Apart from this the temples stand as a store house of ancient knowledge of traditions and practices influencing the socio-cultural life of the people giving an undisrupted continuity of religious and social values. This dissertation through archival research and other documentary, literary works and theoretical study on Indian Hindu temple architecture and a an in-depth investigation of temple construction directions as given in the ancient treatise 'The Agamas' which has greatly influenced the design and construction of Hindu temples since ancient times to date. Parts of the directions of temple construction in the Agamas have been graphically translated for better understanding and to provide better scope for further investigation in the field. A comparative analysis of existing temples is done in search of the agamic principles in their architectural design principles and details. The research work also brings out the concepts and philosophy of temple worship and architecture since ancient times, the science, technology and skills involved in the construction of temples. This work is intended to throw light on the tradition and science of Indian Hindu religion and its rich temple architecture which roots back to the dawn of human consciousness.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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