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Jor-bangla Style
Bengal temple architecture also known as Malla dynasty architecture is about temple styles developed and used in Bengal, particularly the ''Chala Style, chala'', ''Ratna Style, ratna'' and ''dalan'' temples. Background According to David McCutchion, David J. McCutchion, historically the religious architecture in Bengal may be divided into three periods: the early Hindu period (up to the end of the 12th century, or may be a little later in certain areas), the Sultanate period (14th to early 16th century), and the Hindu revival period (16th to 19th century). "The coming of the Muslims at the beginning of the 13th century marked a sharp break with the past. After an initial century or so of anarchy and consolidation ... Bengal as we know it today became an independent entity for the first time. During the following two centuries a distinctive Bengali culture took shape". "Between the earlier and later Hindu periods astonishing religious changes took place in Bengal: the worship of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chala Style
''Chala Style'' (Bengali: চালা শিল্পরীতি) is a style of Bengal temple architecture, that originated in Bengal from the 15th centuries. Originating as a regional style in Hindu temple architecture. The main features of this style are curved tops and cornices. ''Chala-style'' temples in West Bengal were made of mud walls and thatched roofs. But, in East Bengal (now Bangladesh) it was built with bamboo structures and thatched roofs. ''Chala-style'' temples were built all over Bengal. But most of the temples are found in the West Bengal. In the present day, the temples are now located in two separate national territories: the Indian state of West Bengal and Bangladesh. History The presence of ''Chala-style'' is observed in the Maurya Empire, Mauryan period. Mauryan granaries are similar to ''Charchala'', one of the types of ''Chala style''. The stone temple at Garui in Paschim Bardhaman district, Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, built in the 14th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
