jan 1, 615 - Nagara Architecture Evolution

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STAGE 1:
1) Flat roof, square temples on grounded platform
2) Shallow pillars in front of gallery for decoration
ex. temple 17 of Sanchi (1st pic)

STAGE 2:
1) Flat roof, square temples on upraised platform
2) In-depth pillars for supporting structure
ex. Parvati Temple of Nachna Kuthara (2nd)

STAGE 3:
1) Curvilinear tower on upraised platform
2) Curvilinear tower = Shikhara
ex Dashavtar temple, Deogarh, Jhansi
Bhitargaon temple, Kanpur (3rd)

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