Critical Analysis of Jain Architecture in Bihar Region and its Influence on Regional Architecture

SR No.: 034443
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ravish Kumar
Publisher: Department of Architecture National Institute of Technology Patna
Publication Year: 2018
Total Pages: 359
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 31 MB

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Ekadashi Gumpha
Cave 13 Lalita Gumpha
atendukesari Gumpha
Ambika Gumpha
Trusula Gumpha
Barabhuji Gumpha
Navamuni Gumpha
Dhyana Gumpha
Khandagiri Gumpha
Tentuli Gumpha
Ananta Gumpha
Tatowa Gumpha-2 Tatowa Gumpha-1
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15 20 25 Total Area of each Cave (in Sq.M.) →
Figure: 6.13 - Total area of each cave in Khandgiri Caves. Source: (Author)
Type of Roof
There are usually gable shaped roofs and flat roofs cut from natural rocks. About 86% of the caves have flat roof profile, while 14% have roofs with gable profile.
Gable 14%
Flat 86%
Figure: 6.14 -Type of roof in Khandgiri Caves. Source: (Author)
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