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{{Short description|Architecture of the Meitei people}} |
{{Short description|Architecture of the Meitei people}} |
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[[File:Temple_at_Kangla.jpg|thumb|300px|The ancient Meitei temple of Lord [[Pakhangba]] restored in 2007 inside the [[Kangla Palace]], [[Manipur]]]] |
[[File:Temple_at_Kangla.jpg|thumb|300px|The ancient Meitei temple of Lord [[Pakhangba]] restored in 2007 inside the [[Kangla Palace]], [[Manipur]]]] |
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'''Meitei architecture''' |
'''Meitei architecture''', sometimes also referred to as '''Manipuri architecture''', is the [[architecture]] produced by the [[Meitei people|Meitei speaking people]], whose culture flourished in the [[Kangleipak]] kingdom and its neighbouring kingdoms from the middle of the fifteenth century BC. |
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The Meitei architecture is best known for its temples (Laishang, Kiyong,Thellon), found scattered in the [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). Other architectural forms that are still in existence are the grand gates (Hojang), Traditional houses (Yumjao), Public houses (Sanglen), Official buildings (Loishang), etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda|title=Scientific Principles of Ancient Manipuri Yumjao House and its Courtyard By Khwairakpam Gajananda|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>[http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src= |
The Meitei architecture is best known for its temples (Laishang, Kiyong, Thellon), found scattered in the [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). Other architectural forms that are still in existence are the grand gates (Hojang), Traditional houses (Yumjao), Public houses (Sanglen), Official buildings (Loishang), etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda|title=Scientific Principles of Ancient Manipuri Yumjao House and its Courtyard By Khwairakpam Gajananda|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>[http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=%20manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Meitei_Yumjao_The_Endangered_Art]</ref> |
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==Influence== |
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Due to the arrival of [[Hinduism]] in the kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]), the form of architecture was greatly influenced during the 16-17th century AD. Hundreds of [[Vaishnava]] temples were built in the kingdom with a mixed architectural design of both the traditional Meitei architecture and Mainland [[Indian architecture]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sahapedia.org/the-vaishnava-temples-of-manipur-historical-study|title=The Vaishnava Temples of Manipur: An Historical Study|website=Sahapedia}}</ref> |
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==Styles== |
==Styles== |
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Meitei-style temples and other buildings are easily distinguished by the Holy Chirong (horns) at the top of the roof. Some significant examples include [[Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple]] and [[Sanamahi Kiyong Temple]].<ref>{{cite web | title=SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE - India | website=IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | date=2018-07-20 | url=https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/ | access-date=2020-11-17}}</ref> |
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There are also animal figures such as bulls and buffaloes carved on the walls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.webindia123.com/MANIPUR/ART/index.html|title=Arts and Architecture of manipur|website=Webindia123.com}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery class="center" widths="140px" heights="145px"> |
<gallery class="center" widths="140px" heights="145px"> |
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File:Shri_Govindajee_Temple.JPG|A Vaishnava temple at [[Imphal]] |
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File:Mondum-mahadeva.jpg|A Hindu temple at [[Kakching Khunou]], [[Manipur]] |
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File:Shree_Govindaji_temple,_Manipur.jpg|A Hindu temple at [[Imphal]] |
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File:IBUDHOU_PAKHANG_LAISENG_AT_KAKCHING_GARDEN.jpg|An ancient temple at [[Kakching]], [[Manipur]] |
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File:The_Kangla_Gate.JPG|The Western Gate of [[Kangla Palace]], [[Imphal]] |
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File:Kangla_Fort_Complex,_Imphal_(75).jpeg|The ruins of old temple inside the [[Kangla Palace]], [[Imphal]] |
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File:Gopinath_Temple_-_Ningthoukhong,_Manipur_(India).jpg|A [[Meitei people|Meitei]] [[Hindu]] temple at [[Ningthoukhong]], [[Manipur]] |
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File:Kangla5.jpg|Old ruins at [[Kangla Palace]] |
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File:Bihu_Loukon_-_Starfort.jpg|[[Bihu Loukon]], aerial view |
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File:Ibudhou-khamlangba-laikon.jpg|Grand gate of Shrine of Lord Khamlangba, with a holy horn in the top |
File:Ibudhou-khamlangba-laikon.jpg|Grand gate of Shrine of Lord Khamlangba, with a holy horn in the top |
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File:MAHADEV_MANDIR_AT_KAKCHING_GARDEN.jpg|A Hindu temple in Meitei style at [[Kakching]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple]] |
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* [[Lainingthou Sanamahi Kiyong]] |
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* [[Pakhangba Temple, Kangla]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Architecture of India}} |
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[[Category:Indian architectural styles]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 29 November 2023
Meitei architecture, sometimes also referred to as Manipuri architecture, is the architecture produced by the Meitei speaking people, whose culture flourished in the Kangleipak kingdom and its neighbouring kingdoms from the middle of the fifteenth century BC. The Meitei architecture is best known for its temples (Laishang, Kiyong, Thellon), found scattered in the Kangleipak (present day Manipur). Other architectural forms that are still in existence are the grand gates (Hojang), Traditional houses (Yumjao), Public houses (Sanglen), Official buildings (Loishang), etc.[1][2]
Styles[edit]
Meitei-style temples and other buildings are easily distinguished by the Holy Chirong (horns) at the top of the roof. Some significant examples include Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple.[3] There are also animal figures such as bulls and buffaloes carved on the walls.[4]
Gallery[edit]
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Grand gate of Shrine of Lord Khamlangba, with a holy horn in the top
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Scientific Principles of Ancient Manipuri Yumjao House and its Courtyard By Khwairakpam Gajananda". www.e-pao.net.
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- ^ "SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE - India". IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
- ^ "Arts and Architecture of manipur". Webindia123.com.