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different art and architectural styles pertaining to temples. The art and architecture of these temples were mainly influenced by the dynastic as well as regional variations. Both major and minor dynasties that ruled in Andhradesa contributed their might for the development of art and architecture. Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara rulers were the major contributors in the temple construction activity in view of the number of temples constructed and independent ...
Buddhism is one of the important religions of world. Albeit Lord Buddha was not born in Andhra Desa, the contribution of Andhra Desa to Buddhism is not small. Famous Buddhist Stupas and Viharas as seen at Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Bhattiprolu, Guntupalli, Chandavaram are only a few to name in Andhra Desa. With the passing time, new discoveries on Buddhism are pouring inform different corners. Recent discoveries of Totlakonda, Bavikonda, Pavuralakonda etc. from ...
With the devastating onslaughts of time, coupled with vandalism, atmospheric pollution and climatic/geological/biological/other causes, mankind's cultural property has all through been perishing. Which, in recent years, has evoked widespread concern for its conservation. Also Sharing this concern the Birla Archaeological & Cultural Research Institute (BACRI) Organized recently an International Colloquium on " Conservation Preservation & Restoration : ...