Nayaka School of Architecture

  • The Nayaka school of architecture flourished under the Nayaka rulers (16th – 18th centuries CE).
  • It was also known as the Madurai School.
  • It is similar to the Dravidian style but has Islamic influence.
  • Basic Features
    • Presence of Prakarams or huge corridors in the portico, around the garbhagriha, along with roofed ambulatory passageways.
    • The gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams, and the art of gopuram reached its climax under the Nayaka rulers.
    • The temple structures were filled with intricate carvings.
  • For Example – Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
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