Maru-Gurjara

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Maru-Gurjara is a distinctive regional style of Indian temple architecture that flourished in western India, especially in Rajasthan and Gujarat, known for its intricate stone carving and richly ornamented temple facades.

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Maru-Gurjara canonical 1
Maru-Gurjara style 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural style
regional style of Indian architecture
alsoKnownAs Māru-Gurjara architecture
Solanki style
associatedDynasty Solanki dynasty
associatedRegion Gurjaradesa
linked to: Gurjara

Marwar
characteristic complex superstructures (shikharas)
elaborate toranas (ornamental arches)
highly articulated exterior walls
intricate ceiling carvings
intricate stone carving
multiple projections and recesses on walls
profuse sculptural decoration
richly carved pillars
richly ornamented temple facades
constructionTechnique precision stone masonry
country India
culturalContext Hindu architecture
Jain architecture
developedIn western India
distinctiveFeature high plinths and terraces
intricate jali (perforated stone) screens
miniature spires clustered around main shikhara
rich iconographic programs on exterior walls
flourishedDuring 11th century
12th century
heritageStatus several examples are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
influenced Jain temple architecture in western India
later North Indian temple architecture
material stone
notableExample Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu
Modhera Sun Temple
Ranakpur Jain temple
Taranga Jain temples
Vimal Vasahi temple
linked to: Vimal Vasahi Temple
ornamentationType figural sculpture
floral motifs
geometric motifs
period medieval India
region Gujarat
Rajasthan
religiousUse Hindu temples
Jain temples
styleFamily Nagara temple architecture
linked to: Nagara style

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Hindu temple architecture hasStyle Maru-Gurjara
Jain temples architecturalStyle Maru-Gurjara style
linked to: Maru-Gurjara