Question

what are the important architectural features of the temples of bengal

Answer 1

Temple Architecture construction of Mandir or Temple in India started nearly 2000 years ago. The oldest temples those were built of brick and wood no longer exists. Most ancient and medieval stone temples still survive. Structurally, 'mandir' (temple) marked the transition of Hinduism from the Vedic sacrifices to a religion of Bhakti or love and devotion to a community or personal deity. There are substantial differences in temple architecture in different parts of India and South Asia.

Temple is a building or construction for Hindu religious practices and devotion. Mandir is its common name in all over India. Structurally, it has common style with some local variations. Construction Hindu temples have long history. Some dates as far back as the Bronze. In most temples, there are idols or murtis of Hindu deities to whom the temples are normally dedicated. Some temples have symbols instead of Idols. Many temples are characteristically located in key geographical points, such as hilltops, waterfalls, caves, river origins etc.

Answer 2

Architectural features of the temples of Bengal:

Double roofed or dochala, four roofed (chauchala).

Comparative more complex-four roofed structures-four triangular roofs placed on four walls moved up to coverage on curved line or a point.

Built on a square platform.

Interior plain.

Outer walls decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles or terracotta tablets.