Divine Craftsmanship: Understanding the Intersection of Science, Art and Religion in Indian Temple Construction

Pratiksha Mahajan; Ar. Ajinkya Malokar

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.3.3

Abstract

Basic Every architectural style expresses a fundamental idea that is unique to a certain culture and time period. In this sense, the architecture of Indian Hindu temples represents the values of science, art, architecture, and culture in addition to serving as the home and site of devotion for God. Temple customs and practices have persisted throughout history and into the present, having a significant impact on the social and cultural life of the populace and upholding ancient Indian values. Hindu temple architecture has been significantly influenced by Hinduism and philosophy over the ongoing evolutionary process. For this reason, historical studies on Indian temple architecture and the ideas used in the construction of holy Hindu temples from ancient times have been highlighted by book collections, films, literary works, and theoretical study. The procedure involves the talents required for the construction of such buildings.
These factors have highlighted the art, science, and philosophy that underpinned the construction of Hindu temples, which were the same in antiquity as they were in the past. the persistence of custom and science, which date back to the earliest human experiences.

Keywords

Art and Architecture, Ancient, Cosmology, Dravidian Architecture, Hindu temple, Layout, Sculpture, Temple Architecture, Vastupurushamandala

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Cites this article as

P. Mahajan, A. A. Malokar, "Divine Craftsmanship: Understanding the Intersection of Science, Art and Religion in Indian Temple Construction", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-11, Issue-3, Page No-11-18, 2024. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.3.3