Tag: dravidian
Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu
Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Built By: Kulashekarar Pandyan
Architectural Style: Dravidian
Dedicated To: Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva)
Tradition: Shaivism
Major Festival: Tirukalyanam Festival / Chithirai Thiruvizha
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Temple Structure
The temple occupies a...
The Chenchus of Telangana
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Kalamezhuthu Pattu Kerala: Folk, Ritual Art, A Unique Floor Art
Kalamezhuthu Pattu Kerala art
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Dravidian Architecture – Temples of South India
an architectural style that emerged in the Southern part of the Indian subcontinent. India’s ancient temples are architectural marvels that portray the country’s rich...