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Mālā-de temple

temple, Gyāraspur, India
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The Mālālā-de temple, located in Gyāraspur, India, is an example of North Indian temple architecture from the medieval period. This style, also known as Nagara, is characterized by its distinctive shikhara, a tower or spire above the sanctuary.12

The Mālālā-de temple, built in the 9th century, is noted for its śekharī type spire, which was in its formative stages during this period. The temple showcases fine masonry work and crisp architectural ornament. It is part of a larger tradition of North Indian temple architecture that developed distinct regional variations across central India, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.12

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  1. South Asian arts - Medieval temple architecture: North Indian style of central India
  2. North Indian temple architecture
  3. South Indian temple architecture
  4. South Asian arts - Sri Lankan sculpture
  5. South Asian arts - Gupta period: central India

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