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The latest presentation from 'Anveshana - Mystery of Ancient Indian Architecture. This presentation gives a glimpse of Chalukayan Architecture, a type of architecture predominant in places near Karnataka. This type of Architecture is evolved from Dravidian architecture.
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AnveshanaMystery of Ancient Indian Architecture
Indian architecture- Paradigm of Art !!!
Architecture of India is the most tangible and
awe-inspiring projection of India’s art, culture and global discourse
across thousands of years
Why are these just site seeing
spots?
Why are these not being
brought into main stream
architecture?
Why are traditional houses and
buildings being replaced by
modern architecture?
Why aren’t traditional tried
and tested scientific concepts
behind Indian architecture not
being incorporated in modern
construction?
Why is the awareness so low
about different forms of Indian
architecture?
However some questions still remain
unanswered!!
Anveshana, Sanskrit word which
literally means exploration, is a
project and campaign to bring back
the glory of dying traditional
architecture of India. It basically
involves a research oriented
methodology to make traditional
architecture relevant in current times
in terms of designing, technology,
durability and aesthetic appeal.
Objectives:
• Finding a lost design culture
• Identifying peculiarities in detailing of
some of the architectural masterpieces
• Exploring technology of design works
• Preserving designs to prevent from getting
extinct
• Deriving eco-friendly designs for current
times
• Documenting various aspects for the
benefit
of present and future generation
Chalukyan Style of Architecture – Part 1
Hystory of Chalukyan Architecture
First clear recognition in 1836, by Sir Walter Elliot, in the 4th
volume of the ‘Journal of the Royal Asiatc Society’.
The type of Architecture might have evolved in temples of
Aihole and Pattadakallu in 756 AD. (But they still had some Dravidian style left in them)
Chalukyan style of Architecture is primarily evolved from
Dravidian architecture style.
General Information on Chalukyan
Architecture
Shikharams are stepped froming pyramids of different heights
The plan will be normally star shaped.
Pillars in the later stages of Chalukyan style were often circular
in shape.
Temples will be normally built on a base of 5-15 ft adding value
to the overall elevation of the temple.
The structures were without mortars. The joints were given
more priority.
The outer patterns of temples fllowed ‘Shilpa Shastra’ in
designing florals, mythological figures, animal carvings.
Examples of Chalukyan Architecture
Ittagi Temple, Gadag
Characteristics of Ittagi Temple
(Chalukyan Architecture)
The inner hall of the temple is 27 feet and in square shape.
Besides Main entrance (Dwara Bagilu), it has doorways on
North and South also.
The pillars have typical carvings of Chalukyan style.
The projections intended for protection from sun and rain adds
dignity to the designs also.
Typical sand stone usage was reduced to textured soap stone to
add life to the structures.
Characteristics of Ittagi Temple
(Chalukyan Architecture)
The gopuram rises in 3 storeys with remnants of 4th
storeyed
masonry work.
4 miles from Ittagi, in a place called Kukkunur, there is a
group if temples with similar architecture.
They contain lingas probably from the age of 9th
century.
The Shikharas are more of Dravidian style,but the pillars inside
resemble Chalukyan stlye.
But, red stone used for construction is decaying year on year
now.
Typical Plan of temple group in
Kukkunur
Ittagi Mahadeva Temple
General Information on Anveshana
The project will happen in the following location:
Hampi – Hoysala Architecture, Moghal Architecture
Padmanabhapuram Palace – Nalukettu architecture (Modern
day vernacular architecture)
Madurai Meenakshi temple – Dravidian Architecture
Houses near Kerala and Malnad – Some of the ancient houses
which are built near western regions of Thirthahalli, south
canara (Udupi and Mangalore) and some houses in Kerala are
chosen.
Hampi
Why Hampi?
This place has many places based on
Hoysala, Dravidian, Nayyaks and Moghal
Architecture.
Musical pillars and their acoustics
Technology behind Lotus Mahal (Is it
modern day refrigerator technology?)
Design details such as Yali, Gopuram,
carnice styles etc.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Why Padmanabhapuram Palace
A classic example of Nalukettu architecture.
It is a ready reference to the benefits of local available materials
in construction.
The flooring in the King’s courtyard has laid in such a way that
it has retained its shining from centuries.
The usage of Jalis which helps in achieving aesthetic lighting
and ventilation inside the house without compromising quality.
This place’s most significant design aspect is its sensitive
handling of light.
Its technology behind multi storey buildings.
Madurai Meenakshi
Temple
Why Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Dravidian Architecture and it’s signature
elements
The concept of Tanjoor paiting and it’s
sustainable features. (Usage of plants and
minerals to achieve long withstanding
paintings)
The designs to be observed in Raya
Gopuram, Façade of the halls in
Meenakshi temple, over all floor plan of
the temple
Ancient Residential Buildings
Technology behind sustainable architecture.
Effective usage of local materials.
Usage of Vastu Shastra for better architecture.
Identifying signature design and technology
Among these places.
APPROACH
Stationery & drawing
material
Wall of donors
Awareness
Association with
cause
As people get
associated with
cause, contributions
would be generated
for the next step
ResearchCampaign needs to get
viral to feed momentum
to the cause
Inspiration
Association of more and
more number of people
and associations would
create awareness
Research would
require funds for the
following components
Plan of action involves creating awareness
to ultimately achieve objectives of Anveshana
E-book
Campaign
ManagementDocumentary Making
Previous research
material
Food
Travel
Team
Bharath G B: Project Head:
Bharath is the Founder & CEO of GBB Construction Solutions. The
idea of Anveshana is the brainchild of Bharath, intended to bring
back the lost glory of Ancient Indian Architecture.
Avith Roshan: Head - Design Findings:
Avith Roshan is the creative head of GBB Construction Solutions.
He is a passionate designer who has knowledge of design basics of
different regions.
For more information on the team and the company visit:
www.gbbcs.com
Our Expectations
• Since the cause we are working on is niche, it is highly
important that more and more people become aware of the
campaign. We seek your co-operation in spreading this
awareness.
• For people to believe in the cause, they need to be made
acquainted with the seriousness of the issue. We need your
support to make people realize the urgency of preserving
Indian Architecture.
• Organizations like you are great influencers and would be
significant in developing positive sentiment among masses
about our architecture.
• To achieve all the above, we request you to feature Anveshana in
your esteemed organization and feed in momentum to the
campaign
About Investment and Why Crowd
funding
• Any one who wants to get associated even with small amounts
can be a part of the campaign
• It is easy to keep track of funds accumulated at any point of time
by all stakeholders
• People from any geography or region can access the campaign
and can contribute to it
• A successful crowd funding can also boost the morale of
entrepreneurs in India about fundraising.
Campaign would require funds of at least $ 15,000 to come up with a
fruitful research that
would be relevant to current times. Crowd funding platform at
indiegogo.com is being used to generate these funds.
Links to Campaign
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anveshana-mystery-of-ancient-in
dian-architecture/x/8269232
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anveshana-Mystery-of-Ancient-Indi
an-Architecture/1457112401242996?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/Tweet2Anveshana
Support by Donating:
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Sources:
History of Indian and Eastern
architecture by Late James Fergusson
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Thank you
Team Anveshana
14/16, Shri Venkateshwara Building
DVG Road, Basavanagudi
Bangalore - 560004
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