An Aesthetic Analysis of Architecture and Wood Carvings: Mirkula Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh, India

Shuchita Sharma (shuchi.vns@gmail.com)
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Shuchita Sharma: Central University of Higher Tibetan Studies, India

Proceedings of the 17th International RAIS Conference, June 1-2, 2020 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: Himalayas known as abode of snow is not only a geographical feature for India rather it is abode of gods, and entrusted India a unique cultural and aesthetic dynamism. Sumptuous in forest and cultural heritage, the western part of Himalayas forming modern Himachal Pradesh preserves a rich tradition of woodcarving since hoary past. There are age-old temples made in cedar wood, which still exist in the valley of river Spiti presenting marvels of woodcarving in classical sophisticated style patronized by the royalty and other side indigenous style of native people. Thus, the said valley presents a wide range of artistic woodcarvings and a legacy of unique traditional building practice known as kath-khuni construction. Now, in recent years’ modernization and developmental programme besides linking remote parts of Himachal to the main stream of Indian national development has threatened the traditional arts and heritage. This study mainly confines to the wooden temple of Mirkula Devi survived in the region of Spiti valley. The study presents holistic aesthetic view on the classical and indigenous Architecture known as Kath-Kuni and woodcarvings. There has hardly been any in depth study on folk and aboriginal art in the said area. Therefore, data collection and photographic documentation fully depended on extensive fieldwork. This became only possible with the help of local people and civil authorities in concerned region.

Keywords: Himalayan architecture; Temple architecture; Spiti Valley; wood carvings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2020-06
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Published in Proceedings of the 17th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, June 1-2, 2020, pages 265-269

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