'Hullabeed, The Great Temple - Sculptures from the West Front', Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebidu ©️ Sarmaya Arts Foundation
Key to the way worship unfolds in Hinduism is a physical manifestation of holiness, whether it’s a mound, a raised platform or an enclosed structure. Through the centuries, this idea was refined into the extraordinary, living, breathing work of art that is the Hindu temple. READ MORE
Travelling motifs
Anyone who has marvelled at the art on the walls of the Brihadeshwara or the Chennakeshava will feel their pulse quicken at the sight of architect Mathew Samuel’s art. Samuel sketches fantastical creatures like the Gandaberunda and the Andril Paravai from the sculptural motifs and decorative forms he’s observed in Dravidian temples. Follow this artist on Instagram.
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- ‘Divine Fauna’: Simham
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- ‘Divine Fauna’: Andril Paravai
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- ‘Divine Fauna’: Airavata
Returning to the commons
A temple is not just local in design, it’s communal in spirit too. Temples have long served as the centre of their community’s social life. To embody this promise, an architect in Bengal has created a communal space inspired by the region’s unique terracotta temples. Abin Chaudhuri convinced his clients to turn their private garage into a community centre built as a tribute to Bansberia’s rich architectural traditions. Read more here.
