Nepalese Architecture(Bastukala)

Subject: Social Studies

Overview

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Things to remember
  • By architecture, we mean the art of building houses, palaces, temples, forts etc. The art of building dates back to the ancient age.
  • Pagoda architecture is multi-storied. Its roofs, originally made of gold, bronze or brass, get narrower from the lower to the higher and the top is usually a golden gajur (pinnacle).
  • Like others aspects of art, Nepali architecture is noted for its originality and magnificence. 
  • Pagoda architecture is multi-storied.
  • Stupa style is a hemispherical dome that keeps pinnacle with Buddha's eyes painted on the outside.
  • Summit building is roofless with several towering and tapering tops with golden pinnacles. 

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