Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c39.45

c39.45

After Martand and Avantesvami not very much remains of this style, nonetheless what there is reveals several interesting facts. There were other temples which may belong to Avantivarman's period, but as these are outside the actual limits of the valley, being on the route leading into it, they are inclined to be provincial in character, as distinct from the imperial quality of those in the capital. Such is a temple at Buniar, and another near Uri known as the Dhathamandir, both on the Jhelum Valley road. The former is by far the best preserved of the larger examples, and although the workmanship is slightly crude, its value lies in the fact that owing to its good condition it throws useful light on certain aspects of the style. This specially refers to the entrance gateway, always an important part of the composition, and the Buniar portal explains how the detached pillars were utilized in connection with the doorways and its trefoil arch.