Question

How were stupas and temples built?

Answer 1

Hint: Indian architecture was distant as it was a mixture of different styles of architecture and therefore this style was unique in India many temples and stupas were built by the kings and they were influenced by the religion or culture adopted by the king and the people living in the kingdom. During the reign of every king, the style of building the stupas and temples was different.

Complete answer: Stupas and Temples are one of the most important types of Indian architectures and were built in different styles at various places or under different rulers. But commonly, these types of Indian architecture was built in some common ways and styles. The building of these structures involved various stages. Stupas and temples were built by the kings or the Queens. This is because building of such big structures was an expensive affair and therefore it requires a lot of time and effort along with resources to start building a stupa or a temple. Very first the decision is taken to start building a stupa or a temple at a specified location. After this decision the stone that will be used for building the stupa is selected and is carved out by many craftsmen to reach the desired shape. These carved stones, pillars, walls, floors and others are used for building the structure of a stupa or a temple. Apart from this the devotees visiting this temple or stupa bring various offerings which are used for the decoration of the structures.

Note: Sanchi stupa is one of the most prominent stupas built in India. The stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is a symbol of Buddhism in India. The style of building Sanchi stupa is similar to that of various others built in those times as described above.