It’s a stunning symmetrical and decorative style of Persian, Turkish, and Indian architecture. Mughal architecture is a distinct Indo-Islamic architectural style that evolved in Northern and central India from the 16th to the 18th century under the patronage of Mughal emperors. Konark Sun Temple, Orissa, image courtesy of Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu, image courtesy of

Hindu temple architecture represents a fusion of arts, dharmic ideas, convictions, traditions, and the Hindu way of life. Each of these types has its own distinct cultural influences and lineages. There are three broad styles of Indian temple architecture: Nagara (northern style), Vesara (mixed style), and Dravida (southern style). This variation is primarily due to India’s geographical, climatic, racial, ethnic and historical diversity.

Despite the fact that the style’s roots are the same, there is a significant distinction and variation in architectural styles in temple architecture. It has developed in all regions of the country. Temple architecture has a long history in India. As a god’s home, the temple was considered a holy place where heaven and earth met, supplying them with a magnificent palace. In the first century CE, buildings were constructed to house a holy symbol of a certain deity, which could then be adorned with sculptural figures of them to remember their mythological adventures and provide a place for worshippers to leave offerings and perform rituals. Vittala Temple Complex, Hampi Karnataka, image courtesy of Over millennia, it has progressed from small rock-cut cave shrines to huge temples that have extended across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, forming a style that is now seen in contemporary Hindu temples across the world. Many early Indian buildings were made of wood, which was often decayed, burned, or brick that has been removed for reuse. Some examples include temple architecture, Mughal architecture, Dravidian architecture, Sikh architecture, and cave architecture. India has seen a variety of architectural styles emerge over the course of its history. UNESCO lists 830 World Heritage Sites, 26 of which are on Indian soil. India is home to a myriad of temples, Baroque, and modernistic structures that tell the stories of their era. The earliest traces of recognizable building activity in India can be traced back to the settlements of the Indus Valley. From ancient South Indian temples to the finest Mughal ruins, Indian architecture is as old as civilization itself.

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