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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>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda</ref> <ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=℅20manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Meitei_Yumjao_The_Endangered_Art</ref> <ref>http://rendezvous-inmyblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/treasure-of-manipur-traditional-house.html?m=1</ref> |
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>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda</ref> <ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=℅20manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Meitei_Yumjao_The_Endangered_Art</ref> <ref>http://rendezvous-inmyblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/treasure-of-manipur-traditional-house.html?m=1</ref> |
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==Influence== |
==Influence== |
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Due to the arrival of [[Hinduism]] in the kingdom of [[Kangleipak]], 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]]. |
Due to the arrival of [[Hinduism]] in the kingdom of [[Kangleipak]], 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>https://www.sahapedia.org/the-vaishnava-temples-of-manipur-historical-study</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:54, 28 November 2019
Meitei architecture or 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] [3]
Influence
Due to the arrival of Hinduism in the kingdom of Kangleipak, 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.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=education.Scientific_Papers.Scientific_Principles_of_Ancient_Manipuri_Yumjao_House_and_its_Courtyard_By_Khwairakpam_Gajananda
- ^ http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=℅20manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Meitei_Yumjao_The_Endangered_Art
- ^ http://rendezvous-inmyblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/treasure-of-manipur-traditional-house.html?m=1
- ^ https://www.sahapedia.org/the-vaishnava-temples-of-manipur-historical-study