Question

Describe the temple construction activity in Bengal

Answer 1

Explanation:

Temples

The temple-building spree that started in the late 15th century in Bengal, culminated in the 19th century. Temples and other religious structures, as mentioned in the earlier chapters, were built by powerful individuals and groups for demonstrating their power and to proclaim piety. Many ‘low’ social groups in Bengal, such as the Kolu (oil pressers) and Kansari (bell metal workers) helped in building many of the modest brick and terracotta temples. Many families belonging to these social groups availed of the new economic opportunities created by the incoming European trading companies. They proclaimed their improved social and economic position through the construction of temples. The local deities which were once worshipped in the thatched houses of the villages began to be housed as images in temples when they gained the recognition of the Brahamanas. The temples began to copy the roof styles of the thatched huts which were either double-roofed (dochala) or four-roofed (chauchala). This led to the evolution of the architecture that was of Bengali style.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Temples building started in the 19th century with the influence of the bhakti saints led by Chaitanya. Temples were constructed by individuals or groups to represent their might of power. Through proclaiming deity they gained wide acceptance of people. Brick and Terracotta temples where built in Bengal during this period. Some of the important temples built during this period are Vishupur(17th Century) and kantaji's temple of Dinajpur (18th Century) now in Bangladesh built by low social groups like bell metal workers (kansari) and oil pressers (kolu). Some of these temples are double roofed(dochala), four roofed(chauchala).