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Lakshmana Temple; ca. 950 A.D

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Lakshmana Temple; ca. 950 A.D

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First Tagged:   on 10/20/09

Last Tagged:   on 10/21/09

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  • "precedent for other temples. more than 25 temples in kingdom 4 corner shrines on rect podium tower is on a parabolic curve sandstone and corbeling. NO MORTAR. NO ARCHES. sq sanctuary lit from above double cross from projecting verandas erotic carvings (man and woman= symbolize unity) elaborate exterior. porch w pillars oriented on axis square sanctuary mtn over cave LAKSHMANA: SACRED MTN, FOOTHILLS, CORNER TEMPLES sculputral reliefs on big podium unified plan 4 parts unified elongated form circle within space around sanctuary. interior. axial alignment progress diretly through covered in sculpture to teach u about religion lakshmana: capital city of medieval kingdom shikara has parabolic curve square sanctuary and hall 5 verandas give it a double cross shape model for other temples 1. porch 2. hall 3. sanctuary"  - ssheena
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