What is difference between the architecture of temples and Mosques??
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Explanation:
Indian-It evolved in various ages in different parts and regions of the country.
Islamic-It evolved after the advent of Islam but influenced by Roman, Byzantine, Persian, Mesopotamian architecture.
Indian-It is popularly known as ‘trabeate Style’.
Islamic-It is popularly known as ‘Mehrab Style’.
Indian -Temples were decorated with the images of living beings. Under the auspicious art, padam, chakra, swastika and kalash etc. were represented.
Islamic-The representation of living beings in Islam is prohibited. So, in the Indo-Islamic architecture was based on calligraphy and geometrical designs.
Indian-Architectural buildings can be traced back to the World's first urban civilisation, i.e. Indus Valley Civilisation which is known its town planning and engineering skills. Rock-cut caves, Temples, reservoir, the Palace and the Fort are the prominent architectural types.
Islamic-The Mosque, the Tomb, the Palace and the Fort .are the prominent architectural types.
Indian-There are three styles of Indian temple architecture: Nagara Style; Visara Style; Dravida Style.
Islamic_There are three styles of Islamic architecture: Greco-Roman tradition;
Eastern tradition (Mesopotamia and Persia); Indian Styles. It is a unique blend of Islamic, Persian and Indian styles.
Indian_It had horizontal and vertical elements which were joint using the brackets.
Islamic-The empty spaces are filing using mehrab, arches, vaults and domes etc.
Indian-The distinct architectural style of construction in different parts was a result of geographical, climatic, ethnic, racial, historical and linguistic diversities. It has pyramidical shaped central tower (Vimana) as well as beehive shaped curvilinear tower (Shikhara).
Islamic-In this architecture, architectural expression focused on the interior decoration, courtyard and geometric design.
Answer:
The mosque was light and open, whereas the temple was dark and closed. The difference between the lay-out of a temple and a mosque is explained by the essential difference between the Hindu and Muslim forms of worship and prayer.