Typology of Indian Temples

Typology, for the architecture of Indian temples, is not just a matter of classification, but the basis of its origins in early wooden buildings. It is also a creative principle, by which new temple designs are invented by combining existing types. This talk explains the origins and development of the main traditions of temple architecture in the Subcontinent. The lecture was originally intended for a module, which never saw the light of day, on the Government of India’s Epathshala platform. Its sequel is    • Evolution in Indian Temple Architecture   Evolution in Indian Temple Architecture.