Viṣṇu in his three abodes – some observations about three-storey and triple-shrined Viṣṇu temples in South India (original) (raw)

2022, Verità e Bellezza’. Essays in Honour of Raffaele Torella

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The paper discusses the architecture and cultural significance of three-storey and triple-shrined Viṣṇu temples in South India. It presents various case studies, focusing on elements like design, iconography, and historical context. Key architectural traits and their symbolism are analyzed to offer insights into the evolution of temple structures and the representation of Viṣṇu across different regions.

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