Buildings,paintings & books L-12 class VI

1. LESSON 12- BUILDINGS,LESSON 12- BUILDINGS,
PAINTINGS AND BOOKSPAINTINGS AND BOOKS
 The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi is aThe Iron Pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi is a
remarkable skill of the indian craftsmen.7.2remarkable skill of the indian craftsmen.7.2
mtr high, and weigh over 3 tonnes,wasmtr high, and weigh over 3 tonnes,was
made about 1500 years ago.This belongedmade about 1500 years ago.This belonged
to the Gupta period and what is amazing isto the Gupta period and what is amazing is
the fact that the pillar has not been rusted inthe fact that the pillar has not been rusted in
all these years.all these years.

3. BUILDINGS- THE STUPABUILDINGS- THE STUPA
 The word stupa means mound.The boxThe word stupa means mound.The box
placed at the middle of the dome typeplaced at the middle of the dome type
structure at the centre contain the mortalstructure at the centre contain the mortal
remains of Buddha,such as teeth,bone orremains of Buddha,such as teeth,bone or
ashes.Pradakshina patha was laiadashes.Pradakshina patha was laiad
aaround the stupa surrounded withaaround the stupa surrounded with
railings.The stupa at Sanchi and Amravatirailings.The stupa at Sanchi and Amravati
are some of the examples.are some of the examples.

5. THE TEMPLESTHE TEMPLES
 Some earliest Hindu temples were also builtSome earliest Hindu temples were also built
during this time. Deities like Vishnu,Shivaduring this time. Deities like Vishnu,Shiva
and Durga were worshipped. The mostand Durga were worshipped. The most
important part of the temple is Garbhagriha,important part of the temple is Garbhagriha,
where the image of the God is kept. Priestswhere the image of the God is kept. Priests
performed the religious rituals here.performed the religious rituals here.

6. THE TEMPLESTHE TEMPLES

7. THE PAINTINGS AND BOOKSTHE PAINTINGS AND BOOKS
 Ajantha caves were hollowed out of the hills.Ajantha caves were hollowed out of the hills.
Most of these were Buddhist monastriesMost of these were Buddhist monastries
and these have been decorated withand these have been decorated with
paintings.paintings.
 The books are the best known Epics writtenThe books are the best known Epics written
during this time.during this time.
 The Tamil epics are Silappadikaram andThe Tamil epics are Silappadikaram and
Manimekalai written by Ilango &Sattanar.Manimekalai written by Ilango &Sattanar.
 Others writers include Kalidasa also,whoOthers writers include Kalidasa also,who
wrote in sanskrit.wrote in sanskrit.

8. PAINTINGSPAINTINGS

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