CONTENTS
NTRODUCTION
- Research subject 01
- Purpose statement 02
- Aim and Objectives 02
- Scope and Limitations 02
- Research implications 03
- Criteria for selecting Case studies 03
- Research methodology 04
CHAPTER 1 07
1.1 Meaning of a temple 09
1.2 Components of traditional temple design 10
1.2.1 Receptive Components
1.2.2 Transforming Components
1.2.3 Transcending Components
CHAPTER 2 23
Cultural considerations for conceptual ideas
2.1 Notion of a temple 25
2.1.1 Through cosmological ideas in Vedas
2.1.2 A world within a world
2.2 Symbolic synthesis of culture 26
2.2.1 Symbolism of a square
2.2.2 Application of Vastupurusamandala
2.2.3 Symbolism of Vertical axis
CHAPTER 3 31
Design considerations for Spiritual space making
3.1 Organisational principles 33
3.1.1 Orientation
3.1.2 Hierarchy and range of scales
3.1.3 Space syntax
3.2 Experiential principles 41
3.2.1 Phenomenon of kinesthetics
3.2.2 Aspects of forming a correlation between systems
3.2.3 Aspects of complementary relationships
3.3 Sensorial principles 50
3.3.1 Metamorphosis through spaces
3.3.2 Significance of natural light
3.4 Associational principles 56
3.4.1 Symbolic characteristics
3.4.2 Religious iconography
3.4.3 Traditional functionality
CHAPTER 4 67
Factors responsible for the transformation of temple design
4.1 Change in worship pattern 70
4.2 Contemporary functional needs 73
4.3 Introduction to new building material and technology 78
CHAPTER 5 83
Case studies
5.1 Temple in stone and light, Rajasthan 85
5.2 Maruti Mandir, Maharashtra 115
5.3 Shiv temple, Maharashtra 137
CONCLUSION / OBSERVATIONS 157
Bibliography 161
Illustration Credits 167
Glossary 178