Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c22.11

c22.11

The exterior of the Dumar Lena can scarcely be called a facade, as it consists of the three detached entrances, but all of which are of conspicuous design. Each is a wide pillared opening approached by a flight of steps with a statue mounted on a pedestal on either side of a lion, sedent, the head turned inward and one paw raised. With its background of pillars receding into the diminishing light of the interior there is a simple dignity in this conception of an entrance which, in Indian architecture has few equals. All the pillars within the temple are of the "cushion" order, [Figure: Fig 1 Tadıpatrı Pillar in Gopuram of the Rama Temple , 16th century]