Question
Write about the architecture of the temples in Bengal.
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Answer
The temples began to copy the double roofed (dochala) or four roofed (Chauchala) structure of the thatched huts.
In four roofed structure, four triangular roofs were placed on four walls converging on a point.
Temples were built on square platform. The interior was plain. Outer walls had paintings ornamental tiles or terracotta tablets for example, Vishnupur in Bankura district.
In four roofed structure, four triangular roofs were placed on four walls converging on a point.
Temples were built on square platform. The interior was plain. Outer walls had paintings ornamental tiles or terracotta tablets for example, Vishnupur in Bankura district.
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