INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

Civilisation in India had flourished along the banks of her rivers, off the sea-shores & in semi arid regions. Depending on the locale, materials like wood, mud, bricks, tatches woven of palm & coconut leaves have been used. Huge stones had also been used to create archways, temples etc.,

India is the home of one of the Seven Wonders of the world - Taj Mahal.

Tracing the growth of Indian Architecture

Stambhas

Stupas

Chaityas & Viharas - Buddhist rock-cut structures

Jaina & Hindu rock-cut architecture

Classification of Hindu Temples

Gopurams / vimanams in South Indian Hindu temples

Hoysala Architecture

Mughal architecture - Taj Mahal

http://www.tajmahal.org.uk Offers information on architecture, facts, story, history, and legends of Taj Mahal

Dakshin Chitra - a unique Heritage Centre

Photographs of Dakshin Chitra taken in June 2003 by Ken http://www.romancing-the-tea.com/gallery/Dakshinchitra

Rural Education and Conservation of Heritage Foundation The fundamental objective of R.E.A.C.H. is increasing the awareness about our villages and the rich heritage. R.E.A.C.H visualizes that the built heritage at present is fast threatened by the sheer negligence about heritage and symbolic value. R.E.A.C.H will canalize its resources in this area. http://conserveheritage.org http://templesrevival.blogspot.com http://reachhistory.blogspot.com

Jaisalmer in Jeopardy In the past few years, the outlook in Jaisalmer has brightened. Jaisalmer in Jeopardy has helped concentrate the international, national and local focus on conservation of Jaisalmer. Several restoration projects are currently under way. Most importantly, awareness of the need to protect Jaisalmer's historic architectural heritage is growing among residents and the local authorities - a vital step for the sustainability of the city. http://www.jaisalmer-in-jeopardy.org

Architecture Resources This web site by Paul Cabay provides links to architecture related news, books and web resources http://www.utyx.com/architecture/