Question

Describe in detail the Pallava temples.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Detail the architecture of the Pallava temples.
• List the various activities that took place in Pallava temples.

Solution:

• The major Pallava temples can be found in Mahabalipuram. There were wonderful monolithic sculptures have been carved in these temples. They depict the stories from Mahabharata and Bhagavata.
• The Pancharathas are the famous monolithic temples.
• The temples of Kailasanath, Ekambarnath and Vaikunta Perumal at Kanchi, and the coastal temple at Mahabalipuram are excellent specimens of ancient Indian architecture.
• The temples were not only religious centres but also social and educational centres.
• The rural folk gathered in the courtyard of the temples in the evenings and discussed many issues.
• The people visited temples during their leisurely hours and either listened to the Puranas or sang devotional songs.